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Flood Warning
ActiveLouisa, 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...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land is ongoing. Several county roads are under water and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - 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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