Flood Warning: Johnson, IA; Washington, IA

Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:32AM CDT until September 22 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Issued Sun, Sep 20, 5:32 AM CDTUntil Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM CDT 16 hr 16 min left

Areas Johnson, IA; Washington, IA

Full text

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water has overtopped roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

NWS Quad Cities IA IL