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Flood Warning

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Louisa, IA

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning and continue falling. - 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 Friday morning.
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