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Flood Warning
ActiveClinton, IA; Scott, IA
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
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.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.0 feet tomorrow morning and then rise to a crest of 12.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Monday evening.
Data from the National Weather Service
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