What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. .Heavy rainfall that fell the past few days is expected to bring minor flooding to the North Skunk River near Sigourney and the Iowa River at Marengo. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CST Thursday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Official instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.
