Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:51AM CDT until September 20 at
Affecting Clayton, IA
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 3:45 AM
Clayton, IA
Confirmed in Clayton, IA; expires 3:45 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County. Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Turkey River at Elkader. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 5.7 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on 03/23/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™