MUSCATINE; LOUISA — ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to late Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday evening. - Flood stage
Flooding in Muscatine; Louisa 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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