The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued flood watches for three rivers in southeast and east-central Iowa as rising water levels could lead to flooding later this week.
The flood watches include the English River at Kalona, the North Skunk River near Sigourney, and the Iowa River at Marengo.
English River at Kalona
A flood watch is in effect from late tonight through late Thursday night. As of 10 a.m. Monday, the river was at 6.3 feet and steady. Forecasts indicate the river could reach its flood stage of 14 feet by early Wednesday morning.
At 14 feet, agricultural land along the river begins to flood.
North Skunk River near Sigourney
A flood watch is in effect from Tuesday evening through Friday evening. As of 10:30 a.m. Monday, the river was at 12.6 feet and falling. The river is forecast to potentially reach its flood stage of 16 feet late Monday evening.
At 16 feet, water begins affecting agricultural land, some county roads, and farmhouses.
Iowa River at Marengo
A flood watch remains in effect beginning this evening and continuing until further notice. As of Monday, the river was at 11 feet and rising. Forecasts indicate the river could reach its flood stage of 15 feet by early Wednesday morning.
At 16 feet, agricultural land along the river is affected by flooding.
Source: National Weather Service in Quad Cities.
