POLK; JASPER; MARION — ...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Polk, Jasper and Marion Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...The South Skunk River at Colfax, or from the Jasper-Polk County Line to the Jasper-Marion County line.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects the earthen levee west of town near the sewage disposal area. Evacuatio
Flooding in Polk; Jasper; Marion 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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