Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Warning issued August 1 at 9:15PM CDT until August 9 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning is expired for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Saturday, August 09. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold steady through the weekend and then rise to a crest of 17.8 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1015 PM CDT.
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