Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.

Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Turkey River at Elkader.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 5.7 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on 03/23/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood