Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76 affecting Allamakee County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue.

* WHERE...Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowland agricultural areas begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 AM CDT Saturday was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting around 14.1 feet. It will fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1 feet on 10/14/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood