BENTON, IA; Iowa, IA — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
.Heavy rainfall that fell the past few days is expected to bring minor flooding to the North Skunk River near Sigourney and the Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CST Thursday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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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