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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 forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood waters begin to impact agricultural land.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 11.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 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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