Weather Alert in Iowa
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 8:18PM CDT until August 21 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Clayton, IA
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Trempealeau River at Dodge affecting Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Charles City affecting Floyd County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey River at Elkader. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 5.5 feet Wednesday, August 27. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on 03/23/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional river and weather information is available at www.weather.gov/lacrosse. The next statement will be issued this evening by 930 PM CDT.
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Cirrocumulus clouds form at high altitudes (usually around 5 km)
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