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Flood Warning
ActiveLouisa, IA
Status
In Progress
Started about 9 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Jones and Cedar Counties.
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, River Road is under water and the water is a few feet up onto the levee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 7.8 feet Monday, October 12. - 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 late tonight.
Data from the National Weather Service
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