Flood Watch for Benton; Iowa
What: Flooding is possible. Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land. Where: Iowa River at Marengo. When: From Monday morning until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Muscatine, Johnson and Cedar Counties.
WHAT
Flooding is possible.
WHERE
Iowa River at Marengo.
WHEN
From Monday morning until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.8 feet. Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday morning. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instructions
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.