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Update on Flood Warnings for the Skunk River at Augusta and the Iowa River at Marengo

Skunk River at Augusta (AGSI4):

  • Until 1:00 AM Wednesday
  • At 8:30pm Monday, the stage was 14.6′ and rising. Flood stage is 15.0′.
  • No flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
  • Forecast: Rise to flood stage Tuesday morning, fall back below the flood stage Tuesday afternoon. Ice action may cause fluctuations of a foot or so from the expected stage.
  • Impact: At 15.0′, water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins road bridge at Augusta.

Iowa River at Marengo (MROI4):

  • Until 11:00 AM Wednesday.
  • At 10:00 AM Monday, the stage was 13.7′ and rising. Flood stage is 14.0′.
  • No flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
  • Forecast: Rise above flood stage today and continue rising to 14.2′ Tuesday morning. Fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
  • Impact: At 14′, water affects low-lying agricultural land along the river.