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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 Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will gradually rise to 16.6 feet early Wednesday 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.
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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