severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Fremont, IA
Issued Oct 2, 1:36 AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE · in effect until Oct 3, 10:00 PM CDT
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 145 PM CDT.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 1:36AM CDT until October 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg affecting Fremont County. .This update reflect a slight increase in the forecasted river stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nishnabotna River above Hamburg. * WHEN...From early this morning to Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, More extensive lowland flooding begins as the parking lot near the gauge begins to experience flooding. In addition, some local farm levees may be overtopped with flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 19.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 feet on 03/18/1969. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood