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The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southern Story County in central Iowa Until 1030 AM CDT. At 432 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain have fallen from last evening through this morning over southern Story County. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area as storms moves through the area this morning. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar and automated gauges.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Huxley, Slater, Maxwell, Cambridge, Collins and Sheldahl.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.