Varningar, Marengo

Flood Watch issued May 9 at 11:24AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.