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Flood Warning issued November 9 at 8:55PM CST until November 10 at
Affecting Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
In effect until: Nov 10, 2026, 11:30 AM
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Confirmed across 2 counties in IA; expires 11:30 AM.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CST Monday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CST Monday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 10.3 feet Monday, November 16. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™