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  • River Flood Warning for MuscatineDetails

    ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING...

    Expires: Thursday, October 8 at 6:00 am

    Location

    WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

    Info1

    WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.

    Info2

    WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

    Info3

    IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70.

    Info4

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

    Precautions

    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 late tonight.

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