Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak affecting Montgomery County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...East Nishnabotna River at Red Oak.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Rural lowlands begin to flood along the east bank.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 20.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 8.1 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.8 feet on 06/14/1976. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood