Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:53AM CDT until September 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL. …Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa… North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE…North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN…Until late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS…At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 12:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. – Flood stage is 16.0 feet. Instructions: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by late tonight. Area: Keokuk, IA.
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