Alert archive / Iowa / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 16, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this river flood warning at Aug 28, 2021, 3:06 AM CDT for Clayton County, Iowa. It took effect at Aug 28, 2021, 11:44 AM CDT. It was in force for 70 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2021, 3:06 AM CDT (08:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 28, 2021, 11:44 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2021, 9:56 AM CDT
- In force
- 70 hr
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Moderate
County Clayton County, IA
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 105 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The river
Written for the forecast point Turkey River at Elkader (EKDI4). The gauge peaked at 22.87 ft at Aug 30, 2021, 9:00 AM CDT.
- Action stage
- 10 ft
- Minor stage
- 12 ft
- Moderate stage
- 16 ft
- Major stage
- 20 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05412020, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.
The text
As transmitted.
007
WGUS43 KARX 280806
FLWARX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
306 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
&&
IAC043-282015-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0016.210828T2108Z-210831T1200Z/
/EKDI4.2.ER.210828T2108Z.210829T1800Z.210830T1800Z.NO/
306 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* From this afternoon to Tuesday morning.
* At 2:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this afternoon to a crest of 17.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
IAC043-282015-
/O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0017.210829T1508Z-210831T0336Z/
/GRBI4.1.ER.210829T1508Z.210830T0000Z.210830T0936Z.NO/
306 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Flood Warning for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* From Sunday morning to late Monday evening.
* At 2:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.6 feet tomorrow evening. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
DTJ11 follow-up statements
866
WGUS43 KARX 281644
FLWARX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1144 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
&&
IAC043-290445-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.210828T1644Z-210831T1509Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210829T1800Z.210830T2109Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* From this morning to late Tuesday morning.
* At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.1 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
IAC043-290445-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.210829T0904Z-210831T1645Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.210829T0904Z.210830T0000Z.210830T2245Z.NO/
1144 AM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* From late tonight to late Tuesday morning.
* At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 22.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then
fall below flood stage Monday afternoon.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
Kurz842
WGUS83 KARX 281904
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
204 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
&&
IAC043-290715-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210901T0352Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T0600Z.210831T0952Z.NO/
204 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late Tuesday evening.
* At 1:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.2 feet
early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7
feet on 09/23/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
IAC191-290715-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210830T0028Z/
/SPLI4.3.ER.210828T0356Z.210828T1645Z.210829T0628Z.NO/
204 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Spillville.
* Until tomorrow evening.
* At 1:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:30 PM CDT Saturday was 15.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 2.7 feet early
Saturday afternoon.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0
feet on 09/10/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192
4317 9198
$$
IAC043-290715-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.210829T0742Z-210831T2346Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.210829T0742Z.210830T0600Z.210831T0546Z.NO/
204 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* From late tonight to Tuesday evening.
* At 1:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just
after midnight tonight to a crest of 22.6 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.8
feet on 07/22/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
Shea531
WGUS83 KARX 290201
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
901 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.
Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
For the Cedar River...including Lansing, Austin, Charles City...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 900 AM CDT.
&&
IAC067-291415-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210831T0834Z/
/CCYI4.2.ER.210828T1643Z.210829T1800Z.210830T1434Z.NO/
901 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cedar River at Charles City.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 15.2 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the
intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be
flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Bracket Street is closed.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Leland Avenue floods, and flooding on Park
Drive and 19th Avenue is likely.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Residences south of Riverside may be
flooded.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, Riverside at St. Marys begins to flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, 4th and South Grand Streets begin flooding.
East Riverside at Brantingham Streets are closed. Sandbag efforts
begin along Chautauqua Avenue.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, Brackett Street and Riverside at North
Johnson are flooded. Also the Lions Field cottages are threatened.
Highway 18 starts to flood.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4
feet on 03/24/2011.
&&
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255
4304 9273
$$
IAC043-291415-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.210829T0201Z-210831T1648Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.210828T2342Z.210830T0000Z.210830T2248Z.NO/
901 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* From this evening to late Tuesday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 17.7 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Monday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.8
feet on 07/22/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-291415-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210901T0130Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T0000Z.210831T0730Z.NO/
901 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until Tuesday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.6 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 14.6 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7
feet on 09/23/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
IAC191-291415-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210830T1428Z/
/SPLI4.3.ER.210828T0356Z.210828T1645Z.210829T2028Z.NO/
901 PM CDT Sat Aug 28 2021
...Forecast flooding increased from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration until late Monday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Spillville.
* Until late Monday morning.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 15.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 2.7 feet Saturday
evening.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0
feet on 09/10/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192
4317 9198
$$
Peters060
WGUS83 KARX 290822
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
322 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.
For the Cedar River...including Lansing, Austin, Charles City...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
&&
IAC043-292030-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210831T2217Z/
/GRBI4.2.ER.210828T2342Z.210830T0600Z.210831T0417Z.NO/
322 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Tuesday afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* Until Tuesday afternoon.
* At 2:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.8 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-292030-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210901T0400Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T0600Z.210831T1000Z.NO/
322 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Tuesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late Tuesday evening.
* At 2:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
IAC067-292030-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210831T0834Z/
/CCYI4.2.ER.210828T1643Z.210829T1800Z.210830T1434Z.NO/
322 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cedar River at Charles City.
* Until early Tuesday morning.
* At 2:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the
intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be
flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Bracket Street is closed.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet, Leland Avenue floods, and flooding on Park
Drive and 19th Avenue is likely.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Residences south of Riverside may be
flooded.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet, Riverside at St. Marys begins to flood.
* Impact...At 18.0 feet, 4th and South Grand Streets begin flooding.
East Riverside at Brantingham Streets are closed. Sandbag efforts
begin along Chautauqua Avenue.
&&
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255
4304 9273
$$
DTJ663
WGUS83 KARX 291419
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
919 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
&&
IAC043-300230-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210901T1531Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T1200Z.210831T2131Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late Wednesday morning.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is rising and expected to crest near 24.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
afternoon.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6
feet on 08/26/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
IAC191-300230-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210830T1851Z/
/SPLI4.3.ER.210828T0356Z.210828T1645Z.210830T0051Z.NO/
919 AM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Spillville.
* Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:30 AM CDT Sunday was 15.1 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling thereafter.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.0
feet on 09/10/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4328 9206 4328 9199 4321 9190 4317 9192
4317 9198
$$
ARX653
WGUS83 KARX 300204
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
904 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
&&
IAC043-301715-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210901T1746Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.210828T2342Z.210831T0000Z.210831T2346Z.NO/
904 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Sunday was 18.9 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday
evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened,
just upstream of Garber.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.8
feet on 07/22/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-301715-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210902T0424Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T1800Z.210901T1024Z.NO/
904 PM CDT Sun Aug 29 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late Wednesday evening.
* At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet
early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.6
feet on 08/26/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
ARX983
WGUS83 KARX 300858
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
358 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76 affecting Allamakee County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County.
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
For the Cedar River...including Lansing, Austin, Charles City...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
For the Upper Iowa River...including Decorah, Bluffton, Dorchester
Hwy 76...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 400 PM CDT.
&&
IAC005-302100-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0024.210830T1525Z-210901T0345Z/
/DCHI4.1.ER.210830T1525Z.210831T0000Z.210831T0945Z.NO/
358 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Upper Iowa River at Dorchester Hwy 76.
* From this morning to late tomorrow evening.
* At 2:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 14.8 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 14.0 feet, Lowland agricultural areas begin to flood.
*
&&
LAT...LON 4350 9125 4343 9123 4339 9152 4334 9161
4341 9161
$$
IAC067-302100-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-210831T0705Z/
/CCYI4.2.ER.210828T1643Z.210829T1145Z.210830T1305Z.NO/
358 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Cedar River at Charles City.
* Until just after midnight tonight.
* At 2:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
morning and continue falling to 3.7 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Barricading of streets begins, and the
intersection of Riverside and North Illinois Streets may be
flooded. Cable pedestrian bridge is closed.
&&
LAT...LON 4321 9286 4321 9273 4301 9255 4293 9255
4304 9273
$$
IAC043-302100-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210901T1746Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.210828T2342Z.210831T0000Z.210831T2346Z.NO/
358 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-302100-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210902T0424Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T1800Z.210901T1024Z.NO/
358 AM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late Wednesday evening.
* At 2:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
CZ760
WGUS83 KARX 301730
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1230 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
&&
IAC043-310530-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210901T1800Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.210828T2342Z.210831T0000Z.210901T0000Z.NO/
1230 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Wednesday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* At 11:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet, The earthen levee at Elkport is threatened,
just upstream of Garber.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-310530-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210901T1607Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T1430Z.210831T2207Z.NO/
1230 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late Wednesday morning.
* At 11:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 22.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring.
* The river appears to have crested just under 23 feet earlier this
morning.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.1 feet Monday morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
Shea713
WGUS83 KARX 310217
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
917 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Major
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 930 AM CDT.
&&
IAC043-311430-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210901T1545Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.210828T2342Z.210830T2330Z.210831T2145Z.NO/
917 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late Wednesday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* Until late Wednesday morning.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 23.3 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:15 PM CDT Monday was 23.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.7 feet next Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.8
feet on 07/22/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-311430-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210901T1607Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T1430Z.210831T2207Z.NO/
917 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late Wednesday morning.
* At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 19.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM CDT Monday was 22.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 6.2 feet next Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7
feet on 09/23/2016.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
Rieck573
WGUS83 KARX 310911
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
411 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
For the Turkey River...including Spillville, Elkader, Garber...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 415 PM CDT.
&&
IAC043-312115-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210901T1525Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.210828T2342Z.210830T2330Z.210831T2125Z.NO/
411 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* Until late tomorrow morning.
* At 3:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 23.4 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this afternoon and continue falling to 6.7 feet next Monday
evening.
* Impact...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in the communities of
Garber, Osterdock and Millville.
* Impact...At 19.0 feet, County Road X3C at the south end of Garber
becomes inundated.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.4
feet on 06/29/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-312115-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210901T0341Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T1430Z.210831T0941Z.NO/
411 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* Until late this evening.
* At 3:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 22.8 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this morning and continue falling to 6.2 feet next Monday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.5
feet on 07/22/2017.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
Baumgardt248
WGUS83 KARX 311456
FLSARX
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
956 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
IAC043-311600-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-210831T1456Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.210828T2342Z.210830T2330Z.210831T1135Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Turkey River at Garber has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Turkey River at Garber.
* At 9:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to fall below 14 feet
this afternoon.
&&
LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131
$$
IAC043-311600-
/O.CAN.KARX.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210831T1456Z/
/EKDI4.3.ER.210828T1506Z.210830T1430Z.210831T1046Z.NO/
956 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...The Flood Warning for the Turkey River at Elkader has been
cancelled...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Turkey River at Elkader.
* At 8:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.0 feet Tuesday
morning.
&&
LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
4298 9161
$$
JAMThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 7:04 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ARX | Chickasaw, Howard | 116 min |
| Aug 27, 7:29 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Allamakee, Clayton, Winneshiek | 46 min |
| Aug 27, 7:38 PM CDT | Flash Flood Watch | ARX | Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard and 2 more | 18 hr |
| Aug 27, 8:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Clayton | 42 min |
| Aug 27, 8:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Mitchell | 25 min |
| Aug 27, 8:45 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Howard, Mitchell | 9 hr |
| Aug 27, 10:26 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Chickasaw, Howard, Winneshiek | 34 min |
| Aug 27, 11:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Winneshiek | 23 min |
| Aug 27, 11:12 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Floyd | 6 hr |
| Aug 28, 1:16 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Fayette, Winneshiek | 4 hr |
| Aug 28, 3:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clayton | 30 min |
| Aug 28, 3:06 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Clayton | 3 days |
| Aug 28, 4:05 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Floyd | 70 hr |
| Aug 28, 9:39 AM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell, Winneshiek | 30 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.