Flood Warning

...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa...

Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Maquoketa River near Maquoketa.

* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land in the Maquoketa area and causes backups of storm sewers in town.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 26.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 13.2 feet Friday, June 19. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.