LOUISA, IA — ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington Counties.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...From late Friday night to late Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood waters begin to impact agricultural land.
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Flooding in Louisa, 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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