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weather NWS severe Benton, IA; Iowa, IA July 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM

Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended 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 morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Monday morning and continue rising t

Flooding in Benton, IA; Iowa, IA 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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