Flood Warning

The headwaters of Waterloo Creek received upwards of 5 inches of rain overnight. This is leading to near record levels on the Waterloo Creek upstream of Dorchester Iowa.

* WHAT...Stream flooding on Waterloo Creek caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. Near to record levels on the Waterloo Creek is expected near Dorchester.

* WHERE...Northwestern Allamakee County in northeastern Iowa... Northeastern Winneshiek County in northeastern Iowa...

* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 909 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Quandahl. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood