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...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.



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...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO LATE
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar
Falls city limits to Spring Creek near La Porte City.

* WHEN...From Friday morning to late Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Many storm sewers are closed along Black
Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are
closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.


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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.

Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Butler and
Bremer Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.

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.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.



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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek
near Clarksville to the Cedar River.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basements close
to the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.


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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County.

Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Butler and
Bremer Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For the latest river and stream observations and forecasts refer to
weather.gov/desmoines/water.

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.

River forecasts include observed precipitation plus forecast
precipitation over the next 24 hours.



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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork
Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits.

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 91.2 feet, Water affects portions of Lake St.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 88.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 91.3
feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage early Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 89.0 feet.


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