What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. .Heavy rainfall that fell the past few days is expected to bring minor flooding to the North Skunk River near Sigourney and the Iowa River at Marengo. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CST Thursday was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Official instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.
