JOHNSON; CEDAR; MUSCATINE — ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County.
Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Muscatine, Johnson and Cedar Counties.
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Cedar River at Cedar Bluff.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Agricultural
Flooding in Johnson; Cedar; Muscatine 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