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Flood Warning

Active

Benton, IA; Iowa, IA

Starts Nov 4, 5:08 AM CST

Ends Nov 4, 8:45 PM CST

Issued Nov 3, 8:40 PM CST

Severity Severe

Urgency Immediate

Certainty Observed

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.

* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight to 16.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall early Monday morning. It will rise to 16.4 feet Tuesday, November 10. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Instructions

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 Wednesday evening.

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