Active AlertsHancock

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa Illinoi
S: Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties. La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: La Moine River at Colmar.
When: Until Tuesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 20.0 feet, water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26. At 22.5 feet, water affects lower roads around Birmingham.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.1 feet. - ForecastThe river is cresting and will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening.