Strawn Cemetery, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 4:35PM CDT until May 26 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Cedar, Linn and Jones Counties. Cedar River AT Palo Blairs Ferry Rd affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Cedar County. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River at Palo Blairs Ferry Rd. * WHEN...From this afternoon to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. The Chain Lakes area is affected by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 445 PM CDT.

National Weather Service