Marengo Fire Department, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 8:28PM CDT until June 3 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet and falling slowly. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday evening and continue falling to 12.8 feet Tuesday, June 04. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 Wednesday evening at 830 PM CDT.

National Weather Service