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Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:17PM CDT until April 21 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

Détails

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

Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.

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

Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa
Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet and steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.4 feet
Sunday, April 26.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Recommandations

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 730 PM CDT.