Ainsworth, IA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Muscatine County in east central Iowa...
Louisa County in southeastern Iowa...
Washington County in southeastern Iowa...

* WHEN...Until 1130 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to
excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are
inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of
slow moving or standing water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 150 AM CDT, Rainfall has diminished throughout the warned
area. Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches or more have
occurred across the warned area resulting in flooding. As a
result, local law enforcement reported several roads either
partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing water and
some are closed.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree.

* WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to
the Highway 22 intersection.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight to
17.4 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.


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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...English River at Kalona.

* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water begins going over several county
roads, including 13th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.


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