BENTON, IA; Iowa, IA — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton 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 forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.9 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - 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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