Active AlertsGeneva, IA
Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Iowa River at Marengo.
When: From Monday afternoon until further notice.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet and rising. - ForecastThe river will rise to 14.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall to 14.3 feet early Monday morning. It will rise above flood stage early Monday afternoon to 15.8 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall Wednesday evening. It will rise to 16.2 feet Saturday, April 11. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Sunday evening at 900 PM CDT.