Flood Warning issued November 6 at 9:21PM CST until November 9 at 10:24PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee
surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land
along the river
* Additional Details...
- At 9:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 PM CST Friday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.
- This month
- 2199th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather