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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...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, there is extensive inundation of agricultural land.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 16.7 feet Wednesday evening, then fall below flood stage Thursday 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.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.
Data from the National Weather Service
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