BREMER; BLACK HAWK — ...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Rowan affecting Wright and Franklin Counties.
Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties.
Winnebago River at Mason City affecting Floyd, Worth and Cerro Gordo counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...The Cedar River at Janesville, or from Quarter Section Run west of Denver to the West Fork Cedar River.
* WHEN...From this afternoon u
Flooding in Bremer; Black Hawk can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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