Active AlertsShellsburg, IA
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Iowa River at Marengo.
When: From Wednesday morning to early Saturday morning.
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 Monday the stage was 14.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning to a crest of 16.2 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon at 415 PM CDT.