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Flood Statement
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI

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WGUS83 KARX 162222
FLSARX

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
522 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

IAC005-043-170130-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Allamakee IA-Clayton IA-
522 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Iowa, including the following
  counties, Allamakee and Clayton.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of
    rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Waukon, Monona, Farmersburg, Hardin, Luana, Waterville, St.
    Olaf, Rossville, Volney, Maud, Elon, Watson, Churchtown, and
    Gunder.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4341 9130 4308 9130 4291 9139 4291 9145
      4292 9152 4342 9153


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