Flood Warning: Johnson, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA

Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:44AM CDT until September 23 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Issued Mon, Sep 21, 9:44 AM CDTUntil Wed, Sep 23, 10:12 AM CDT 33 hr 47 min left

Areas Johnson, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA

Full text

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood waters affect parts of Lola Lane and Y Avenue. River Junction Access Park is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 16.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

What to do

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.

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