Flood Warning for Floyd, IA
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed. Where: Cedar River at Charles City. When: From Friday...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Minnesota... Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. Dobbins Creek at Austin 2NE affecting Mower County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Cedar River at Charles City.
WHEN
From Friday evening to Saturday morning.
IMPACTS
At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.6 feet. Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0 feet tomorrow evening. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.0 feet on 10/27/2016. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued Friday morning by 1030 AM CDT.