Onawa Post Office, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 27 at 10:39AM CDT until June 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Nebraska...Missouri... Missouri River At Decatur affecting Thurston, Monona and Burt Counties. Missouri River At Rulo affecting Richardson and Holt Counties. Missouri River At Nebraska City affecting Fremont and Otoe Counties. Missouri River At Brownville affecting Nemaha and Atchison Counties. Missouri River at Plattsmouth affecting Cass and Mills Counties. Missouri River At Omaha affecting Douglas, Pottawattamie and Sarpy Counties. Missouri River Near Blair affecting Washington, Harrison and Pottawattamie Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Missouri River at Decatur. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, Extensive flooding along the reach would be encountered. Areas impacted will include Marina Drive as well as numerous homes along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 36.9 feet...or 1.9 feet above flood stage. - Bankfull stage is 35.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the last 24 hours was 37.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 21.8 feet Sunday, July 07. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov.

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