Wiese Slough State Game Management Area, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 4:35PM CDT until May 30 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Cedar, Linn and Jones Counties. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Cedar County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From this evening to Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Saulsbury Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 14.9 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. 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. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 445 PM CDT.

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