Active AlertsThornburg, IA

Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 9:08 PM Apr. 15
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: North Skunk River near Sigourney.
When: From Thursday afternoon to early Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.0 feet and rising. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage of 16 feet tomorrow afternoon to a crest around 17.7 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 915 PM CDT.

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