Hoiatused, Belle Plaine

Flood Watch issued July 4 at 1:57AM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, including the following areas, in east central Iowa, Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Muscatine. In northeast Iowa, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque. In southeast Iowa, Des Moines, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa and Washington. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of slow moving storms today over a saturated ground to bring an elevated risk for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued July 3 at 9:18PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Muscatine, Johnson and Cedar Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.