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Flood Warning
ActiveKeokuk, 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 Clinton and Scott Counties.
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.5 feet Sunday, October 11. - Flood stage is 16.0 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 this evening.
Data from the National Weather Service
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