FLOYD, IA — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Fourth Street at South Grand Avenue begins to flood. East Riverside Drive at Brantingham Streets are closed. Sandbag efforts begin along Gilbert Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Friday
Flooding in Floyd, 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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