...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic affecting Cass County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...East Nishnabotna River near Atlantic, or from Troublesome Creek near Atlantic to Indian Creek near Lewis.
* WHEN...From this morning to this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet, and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on
Flooding 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS