Washington County, IA
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 11:42 AM CDT – Saturday 06/13 1:17 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
What
Minor flooding is forecast.
Where
English River at Kalona.
When
From Friday morning to early Saturday afternoon.
Impacts
At 14.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river begins to flood.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.2 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 945 PM CDT.
Areas Impacted
- Johnson, IA
- Washington, 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.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Less Humid But Saturday Storms
Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO
Less humid conditions will be seen through the weekend with generally cooler temperatures. A storm system will move through the area on Saturday bringing another round of thunderstorms. A few of these storms may be severe.
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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