Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 10:25AM CDT until August 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Floyd, IA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Charles City. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 3.6 feet Wednesday, August 27. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on 08/25/2016. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this evening by 1030 PM CDT.
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