Flood Watch
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Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
⏳ In force until Wed 4 Nov, 06:15 📍 Benton; Iowa (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
...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. * WHE…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyPossible
EventFlood Watch
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaBenton; Iowa
Issuing authorityNWS Quad Cities IA IL
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-02T21:03:00-06:00
Effective2026-11-02T21:03:00-06:00
Onset2026-11-04T05:00:00-06:00
Expires2026-11-03T21:15:00-06:00
📋 Official instructions
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.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.50f4eaa29ef99c5388baf285b2b072bb0748cdec.003.1
Message typeUpdate
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 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.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- ...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.
- * WHE…
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