Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Watch issued June 26 at 10:52AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREAS AFFECTED: Benton; Iowa
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible due to rounds of thunderstorms through tonight leading to excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
INSTRUCTION: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1100 AM CDT.
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