Active AlertsWinneshiek
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
: The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County. Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Turkey River at Spillville.
When: Until Monday afternoon.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, River begins to wrap around Riverside Park between the campground and baseball fields. Flooding in yards between N Main Street and river north of Bridge Street.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet just after midnight tonight before beginning to fall. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0 feet on 06/18/1984. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued late tonight by midnight CDT.