Cherokee Law Enforcement Center, IA Ilmahoiatused

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River at Cherokee affecting Cherokee County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. Ocheyedan River near Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River At Linn Grove affecting Cherokee, Clay, O'Brien and Buena Vista Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Sioux River at Cherokee. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Cherokee city park begins to flood on the south bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Friday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest around 18.0 feet this afternoon before falling into the weekend. This forecast may be impacted by additional rainfall Saturday night. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.

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