# HEADLINE
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The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa
FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING
# SUMMARY
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Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Iowa River at Marengo.
WHEN
Until tomorrow morning.
IMPACTS
At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- FORECAST
- The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 15.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
ISSUED AT
Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
HEADER
Flood Statement
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 600 AM CDT.