Flood Warning for Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 14.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river begins to flood. Where: English River at Kalona. When: Until late tomorrow evening.
Official alert brief
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
English River at Kalona.
WHEN
Until late tomorrow evening.
IMPACTS
At 14.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river begins to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 14.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instructions
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 900 PM CDT.