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Flood Warning
ActiveLouisa, IA
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.
Data from the National Weather Service
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