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Flood Warning
ActiveJohnson, IA; Washington, 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...
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water has overtopped roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.
Data from the National Weather Service
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