KEOKUK, IA — ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning 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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 13.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 16.7 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall Thursday evening. It will rise to 17.2 feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Flooding in Keokuk, 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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