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Northwest Iowa Flood Warnings extended to Monday

The Flood Warning for The Big Sioux River at Hawarden has been extended until 3AM Monday. At 9PM Friday, the stage was 16.7 feet. Flood Stage is 15 feet. Forecast calls for the river continuing to fall below flood stage by Sunday, May 13th. At stages near 15 feet, Agricultural flooding begins on the South Dakota side of the river.

The Flood Warning for the Big Sioux River at Akron has been extended until 5PM Monday. At 9PM Friday, the stage was 18.1 feet. Flood Stage is 16 feet. Forecast calls for the river continuing to fall to below flood stage by Sunday, May 13th. At stages near 17 feet, about 6500 acres of farm land are flooded.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Do Not Drive through Flooded Roads! The Water Depth and Road Condition may be unsafe.