TAMA; POWESHIEK — ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...The Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave from US 30 to the south.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11
Flooding in Tama; Poweshiek 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