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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 continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, flooding of agricultural land is ongoing. Several county roads are under water and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - 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 Sunday afternoon.
Data from the National Weather Service
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