DES MOINES, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA — ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins Road bridge at Augusta.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 f
Flooding in Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, 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.
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