MUSCATINE; LOUISA — ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County.
Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Johnson, Cedar and Muscatine Counties.
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Saulsbury Road.
* AD
Flooding in Muscatine; Louisa 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