(Le Mars) — Plymouth County is under a flood watch for the next couple of days. But over the long term, flooding may exists between now through the month of May according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Services. Mike Gillispie serves as the hydrologist with the weather services. He says the chances are high that we would see some moderate
flooding with the Big Sioux, Little Sioux, Rock and Floyd Rivers.
Gillispie says the Rock River should encounter only moderate flooding.
Gillispie says if ice jams were to occur on the rivers, that would make the flooding chances even greater.
The weather official says the Big Sioux River should also see only moderate flooding. He says a lot will also depend upon how much more moisture the snow pack can absorb.
The weather official says until the ground begins to thaw, flooding will be a concern. He says even after the ground thaws out, flooding may occur due to the fact the ground is already saturated with moisture.
