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Flood Warning
ActiveDes Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, 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...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.8 feet Saturday, October 10. - 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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.
Data from the National Weather Service
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