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Flood Watch issued November 2 at 9:03PM CST by NWS Quad Cities
Affecting Benton; Iowa
In effect until: Nov 4, 2026, 3:15 AM
Benton; Iowa
Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 3:15 AM.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. .Heavy rainfall tonight and Tuesday may produce flooding on portions of the Iowa, English, and North Skunk Rivers. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night until further notice. * 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 11.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™