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Flood Warning
ActiveLouisa, IA; Muscatine, 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 and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday, September 30. - Flood stage is 13.0 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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