ALLAMAKEE, IA — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Upper Iowa River at Bluffton affecting Winneshiek County.
Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76 affecting Allamakee County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Significant agricultural flooding begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.0
Flooding in Allamakee, 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS