Flood Watch for Benton; Iowa
What: Flooding is possible. Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. Where: Iowa River at Marengo. When: From Monday evening until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
WHAT
Flooding is possible.
WHERE
Iowa River at Marengo.
WHEN
From Monday evening until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Monday evening. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instructions
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1145 AM CDT.