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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:51AM CDT until September 21 at

Affecting Clayton, IA

In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

Clayton, IA

Confirmed in Clayton, IA; expires 4:00 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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...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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Turkey River at Garber.

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:15 AM CDT Sunday was 22.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 8.1 feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.0
feet on 06/02/1916.
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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:51AM CDT until September 21 at

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