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Location: Shellsburg, IA
Elevation: 814ft
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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:25 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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.

River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:26 PM Apr. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects agricultural land along the
river. Water is several feet deep in places.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.


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