Letts, IA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
areas, Carroll, Henry IL, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside and
Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar,
Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson,
Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott,
Van Buren and Washington.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread rainfall is expected to continue through much of
Thursday, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Some areas
have already seen upwards of 1 to 3 inches through Wednesday. The
cumulative effects of this rainfall will result in rises along
area rivers, along with the potential for areal flooding. The
threat for flash flooding is low.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT TO SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Columbus Jct.

* WHEN...From late Friday night to Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Intersection of Highway G36 and 165th St is
underwater and closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.


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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the south approach to the
Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.6 feet
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.


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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land.
Numerous secondary roads are under water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 24.9 feet
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.


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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Monday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.0 feet early Saturday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.


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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Saulsbury Road.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.9 feet
Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


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