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Flood Warning
ActiveBenton, IA; Iowa, 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...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 16.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - 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 Thursday morning.
Data from the National Weather Service
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