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Flood Warning

NWS Quad Cities IA IL · severity: Severe · until

Flood Warning issued November 8 at 8:32PM CST until November 10 at 5:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Areas: Benton, IA; Iowa, IA

Official text
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * 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 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Instructions from the National Weather Service

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 Monday evening.

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