...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright and Franklin Counties. Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Worth and Cerro Gordo counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Winnebago River at Mason City, or from Beaver Creek near Fertile to the Shell Rock River near Rockford. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Water affects east and west city parks in the 12th St NE area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest forecast information. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall amounts of around 1-3 inches, with isolated higher amounts possible in localized areas.