Flood Warning issued November 7 at 9:56AM CST until November 9 at 10:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* 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 AM CST Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. 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 Sunday morning.
- This month
- 2207th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather