What is happening
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From late tonight to Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 14.9 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Official instructions
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. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
