Koszta Post Office (historical), IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 23 at 9:23PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Jones, Linn and Cedar Counties. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Cedar County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Homes west of Marengo are affected by floodwaters. Significant flooding of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 930 PM CDT.

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