Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Warning issued August 2 at 8:48PM CDT until August 8 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Louisa, IA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Agricultural land near the river is flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts rising onto secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.9 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued bySunday evening at 900 PM CDT.
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