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Flood Warning

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Clinton, IA; Scott, 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...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a secondary crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Wednesday morning.
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