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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the south approach to the Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 13.6 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
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Louisa, IA · 41.138°, -91.066°
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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the south approach to the Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 13.6 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land. Numerous secondary roads are under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Monday was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the south approach to the Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.7 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. 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 Monday evening.