The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Des Moines has issued a flood watch until early Tuesday morning for the North Raccoon River near Perry or from the Greene-Dallas
County line to Adel.
At 8:15 p.m. Friday, the stage was 11.8 feet or 3.2 feet below flood stage, which is 15.0 feet.
No flooding is occurring at this hour, and only minor flooding is forecast as the river rises to flood stage Monday evening.
The NWS said it has limited confidence in this river forecast, and forecasts may change, so monitor ThePerryNews.com for updated information.