Columbus City, IA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...Strong Southerly Winds this Afternoon and Early Evening...

Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon
through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as
45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated
thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger
wind gusts up to 50 mph.

If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for
gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles. Secure all
loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish by mid-evening.

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, water affects yards and access roads of
residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest
sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the
lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is
also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river has crested.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall today
before going below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, agricultural land near the river is
flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts rising onto
secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 21.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5
feet this afternoon. It will then remain steady before
falling below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.


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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.

* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, River Road is under water and the water is
a few feet up onto the levee.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Recent activity...The river continues to slowly rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then remain steady
before falling below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.


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