Jackson County, IA
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 4:25 PM CDT – Saturday 06/13 12:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa
Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
Maquoketa River near Maquoketa.
When
From Friday afternoon to early Saturday afternoon.
Impacts
At 24.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land in the Maquoketa area and causes backups of storm sewers in town.
Additional Details
- At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.9 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 24.3 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
What to Do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
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 Friday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Areas Impacted
- Jackson, IA
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Saturday Storms, Otherwise Nice into Next Week
Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO
We have some really fantastic weather ahead into early next week with largely pleasant and comfortable conditions. The only blemish in the forecast is a return of storms on Saturday, some of which could be severe in the afternoon and evening.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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