JOHNSON, IA; Washington, IA — ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
.Recent heavy rainfall and run-off will produce flooding on portions of the English River.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins approaching several county roads. Agricultural land nea
Flooding in Johnson, IA; Washington, 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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