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Flood Warning

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Johnson, IA; Washington, IA

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins approaching several county roads. Agricultural land near the river is flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling. - Flood stage is 14.0 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 Thursday morning.
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