Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT until April 21 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Benton, IA; Iowa, IA Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.

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

Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.

Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.

* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the
river. Water is several feet deep in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.0 feet and slowly
rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 15.8 feet early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Recommendations

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.

The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1100 AM CDT.

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