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• Severe Flood Warning until Sun 12:17 PM

  Keokuk, IA

  What to do: 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 Sunday morning.

  ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

  From the National Weather Service (Quad Cities IA IL).

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