JOHNSON; WASHINGTON — ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
.Potentially heavy rain tonight and Tuesday may produce flooding on portions of the Iowa and English Rivers.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 6.3 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Flooding in Johnson; Washington 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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