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Flood Warning

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Benton, IA; Iowa, IA

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Thursday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 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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