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Flood Watch issued August 22 at 8:21PM CDT until August 27 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

AREAS AFFECTED: Muscatine; Louisa

DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. .Heavy rainfall on the upper portions of the Cedar River basin during the past week may produce flooding on some sections of the Cedar River. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

INSTRUCTION: If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 830 PM CDT.

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