Weather Alert in Iowa

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Flood Watch issued July 11 at 10:05PM CDT until July 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

AREAS AFFECTED: Des Moines; Henderson

DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Lee and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

INSTRUCTION: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 1015 PM CDT.

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