Active AlertsBenton

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Iowa River at Marengo.
When: From Saturday evening to Sunday morning.
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 CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.