Varningar, Communal Agriculture Museum

Flood Warning issued May 22 at 7:26PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Extensive inundation of agricultural land. At 18.0 feet, Water breaches the mill race dikes near Middle Amana. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has fallen from 16.8 feet this morning. However, it is expected to begin to rise again this evening as routed flow from upstream begins to arrive. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.6 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 730 PM CDT.