Active AlertsDes Moines

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Des Moines and Henry IA Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Skunk River at Augusta.
When: From late Thursday night until further notice.
Impacts: At 19.0 feet, Water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.