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Flood Warning
ActiveKeokuk, 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...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 8.3 feet Friday, October 09. - Flood stage is 16.0 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.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.
Data from the National Weather Service
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