MITCHELL, IA — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along the Cedar River and nearby tributaries will continue.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 949 PM CDT, automated river gauges indicated flooding ongoing across the area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Osage, St. Ansgar, Stacyville, Mitchell, Orchard, Highway 218 And County T 40, Highway 18 And County T 38
Flooding in Mitchell, 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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