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Flood Warning
ActiveDes Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues 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.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - 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.
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 Friday evening.
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