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...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Cedar, Linn and Jones Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Maquoketa River near Maquoketa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.
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Jackson · 42.133°, -90.624°
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...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Cedar, Linn and Jones Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Maquoketa River near Maquoketa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.