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Flood Warning
ActiveDes Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
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...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting now at around 17.0 feet. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening.
Data from the National Weather Service
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