Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Quad Cities, IA IL

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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1047 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...

  North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.

The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 1100 PM CDT.

&&

IAC107-050400-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0060.000000T0000Z-240705T0648Z/
/SIGI4.1.ER.240703T1411Z.240704T0600Z.240704T2248Z.NO/
1047 PM CDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.

* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near
  Sigourney.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.3 feet and rising.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
    feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
    flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4124 9206 4129 9240 4134 9240 4131 9213
      4126 9201


$$

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