Local watches, warnings, and advisories for Iowa
National watches, warnings, and advisories
FLOOD WARNING
(2 counties)
Iowa River at Marengo (Benton, Iowa)
Until 5:00 AM Tuesday
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 late tonight.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, water reaches the bottom of the levee
  surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land
  along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 15.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
    evening and continue falling to 10.5 feet Monday, November 16.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.