Iowa County Geneology Library, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:48PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water breaches the mill race dikes near Middle Amana. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 900 PM CDT.

National Weather Service