Flood Watch for Benton; Iowa
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What is happening
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 late Tuesday night until further notice.
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If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening.
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...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. .Potentially heavy rain tonight and Tuesday may produce flooding on portions of the Iowa and English Rivers. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night 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 10:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 11.0 feet and rising. Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday morning. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Flood Watch issued November 2 at 10:40AM CST 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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