Flood Warning for Louisa, IA
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- Louisa
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What is happening
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 11.0 feet, Flood waters begin to impact agricultural land. Where: Iowa River at Oakville. When: Until Thursday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening.
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Bulletin details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood waters begin to impact agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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Flood Warning issued October 6 at 8:15PM CDT until October 8 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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