Flood Warnings along the Mississippi & Wapsi – statements from the NWS

…Flood Warning now in effect until further notice…

The Flood Warning continues for the Mississippi River at Camanche.

* Until further notice.

* At  8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet and rising.

* Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

* No flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast, Initial crest of 16.8 Monday morning then rise above

flood stage Friday evening. The river will continue rising to 17.6 feet Sunday.

* Impact, At  17.0 feet, Water affects low-lying residences at   Albany.


 

906 PM CDT Sun Mar 29 2020 …Flood Warning now in effect until Tuesday morning…

The Flood Warning continues for  The Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.

* Until Tuesday morning.

* At  8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet and rising.

* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.* Moderate flooding is occurring.

* Forecast, Rise to 12.1 feet Monday morning. Fall below flood stage  Tuesday morning.

* Impact, At  12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus.

 

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Dave has been News Director since 1983 and has been Station General Manager since 1999. Dave has also served on the Board of Directors of the Iowa Broadcast News Association and the Iowa Broadcast Association and has served on the Iowa Freedom of Information Council.
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