POWESHIEK, IA; Tama, IA — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Tama and Poweshiek Counties.
South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Marion, Polk and Jasper Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...The Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine.
* WHEN...From this morning to late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave from US 30 to the
Flooding in Poweshiek, IA; Tama, 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