Altona Post Office (historical), IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 30 at 9:49AM CDT until June 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Cedar and Jones Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until late Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.2 feet, Water affects Lindle Avenue and Keokuk Avenue, both near Saulsbury Park. At 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects Hoot Owl Jct and Elder Avenue south of Iowa Highway 22. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet Thursday, June 06. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. 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. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.

National Weather Service