Current Weather
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Full forecast - TonightLow 50° 33% chance of rain
- FriHigh 66° 0% chance of rain
- Fri NightLow 45° 0% chance of rain
- SatHigh 69° 0% chance of rain
- Sat NightLow 49° 0% chance of rain
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Effective: Thursday, October 1 at 10:00 pmExpires: Thursday, October 8 at 3:00 am
WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.
WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday night.
IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, water affects residences along County Road F70.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.1 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
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. 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 Friday morning.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CDT FRIDAY...
Expires: Friday, October 2 at 11:30 am
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
WHERE...Muscatine County in east central Iowa... Louisa County in southeastern Iowa... Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
WHEN...Until 1130 AM CDT Friday.
IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1129 AM CDT, Emergency management reported several road closures, many creeks out of their banks, and widespread field flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area, with rain ending early this evening.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
