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Flood warning issued for southwest corner of state due to rain today

Weather

March 19th, 2019 by Jim Field

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a

* Flood Warning for...
  Southern Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa...
  Mills County in southwestern Iowa...
  Fremont County in southwestern Iowa...
  Page County in southwestern Iowa...

* Until 1045 PM CDT Tuesday.

* At 1051 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated rain across a large part
  of southeast Nebraska and this will also move into southwest Iowa.
  There is potential for one quarter to three quarters of an inch of
  rain today across the flood warning area. This is in addition to
  the river flooding. The water is falling on ground that is
  saturated in most areas.

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, Tue., 3/19/2019

Weather

March 19th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Mostly cloudy w/a 70% chance of rain, mainly this afternoon. High 45. SE @ 10-15.

Tonight: Mo. Cldy w/light rain ending. Low 30. NW @ 10.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 50. NW @ 10.

Thursday: P/Cldy. High 56.

Friday: P/Cldy. High around 60.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 49. Our Low was 23. Last year on this date our High was 53 and the Low was 34. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 79 in 1976. The Record Low was -14 in 1923.

Flood Warning continues for far western IA and eastern NE until 11-a.m. Tuesday (3/19)

Weather

March 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

1101 AM CDT MON MAR 18 2019

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a Flood Warning for the following counties in western IA until 11-a.m. Tuesday (3/19)…
Mills Monona Western Pottawattamie County Fremont and Harrison.

* At 1054 AM CDT, flooding continues in many areas along and near streams that are receding. Many county roads still have water on them due the recent flood event and it will take a while for that water to drain out. Locations with feeder streams that go into the Missouri River and the Nishnabotna River are the most likely to see water problems outside of the larger river flooding. This is an extension and expansion of a previous areal flood warning.

Midwest Flood update: 6:45-a.m. 3/18/19

News, Weather

March 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Residents in parts of southwestern Iowa were forced out of their homes Sunday as a torrent of Missouri River water flowed over and through levees, putting them in a situation similar to hundreds of people in neighboring Nebraska who have been displaced by the late-winter flood. Heavy rainfall and snowmelt have led to dangerously high water in creeks and rivers across several Midwestern states, with the Missouri River hitting record-high levels in many areas. At least two deaths were blamed on flooding, and two other men have been missing for days. While river depths were starting to level off in parts of Nebraska on Sunday, the water is so high in many places that serious flooding is expected to remain for several days. And downstream communities in Kansas and Missouri were bracing for likely flooding. Many major traffic corridors are cut-off due to flood waters or substantial damage from the water.

In Iowa, the Missouri River reached 30.2 feet Sunday in Fremont County in the state’s far southwestern corner, 2 feet above the record set in 2011. People in the towns of Bartlett and Thurman were evacuated as levees were breached and overtopped. County Emergency Management Director Mike Crecelius said it wasn’t just the amount of the water, it was the swiftness of the current that created a danger. In Mills County, residents of Pacific Junction were ordered to evacuate Sunday night due to rising water and the potential loss of structural integrity in the flood containment system. Water and gas were shut-off. Officials noted an Emergency Shelter was still available at the Salem Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs (14955 Somerset Ave.).

Lucinda Parker of Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management said nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated at eight Iowa locations since flooding began late last week. Most were staying with friends or family. Seven shelters set up for flood victims held just a couple dozen people Saturday night.

In Nebraska, the Missouri River flooded Offutt Air Force Base, with about one-third of it under water on Sunday. Spokeswoman Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Blake told the Omaha World-Herald that 60 buildings, mostly on the south end of the base, have been damaged, including about 30 completely inundated with as much as 8 feet of water. Hundreds of people remained out of their homes in Nebraska, where floodwaters reached record levels at 17 locations. The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency said the Missouri River was expected to reach 41 feet, or 4 feet above the record set in 2011.

Nearly 300 people have been rescued from high water across the state. At least one fatality was reported in Nebraska. On Thursday, 50-year old Columbus, Nebraska, farmer James Wilke died when a bridge collapsed as he used a tractor to try and reach stranded motorists. Two men remain missing. A Norfolk man was seen on top of his flooded car late Thursday before being swept away. Water also swept away a man after a dam collapse.

Downstream in St. Joseph, Missouri, home to 76,000 people, volunteers were helping to fill sandbags to help secure a levee protecting an industrial area. Flooding was causing problems for passenger train service between Kansas City, Missouri, and St. Louis. All Missouri River Runner trains have been cancelled today (Monday). The service typically travels twice daily between the two metropolitan areas.

The rising Mississippi River also was creating concern. The Mississippi was already at major flood level along the Iowa-Illinois border, closing roads and highways and swamping thousands of acres of farmland. Moderate Mississippi River flooding was expected at several Missouri cities, including St. Louis. Flooding has also been reported in Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. In Green Bay, Wisconsin, officials said residents who evacuated their homes could return now that floodwaters have receded there.

Flood warnings continue for far western IA & far eastern NE (3/18)

Weather

March 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A Flood Warning continues for counties along the Missouri River until 11:15-a.m. today. Counties include Monona, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Mills and Fremont. Do not drive cars through areas where water covers the road. The water depth may be too great to allow your vehicle to pass safely. Turn around…don`t drown!

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, 3/18/19

Weather

March 18th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly cloudy. High 48. Winds variable @ 5-10 mph.

Tonight: P/Cldy to Cloudy. Low 30. SE @ 5.

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy w/a chance of light rain. High 42.

Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 50.

Thursday: P/Cldy. High 54.

Yesterday’s High in Atlantic was 47. Our Low this morning was 23. Last year on this date our High was 41 and the Low was 34. The record High in Atlantic on this date was 81 in 2012. The Record Low was -1 in 1893.

Flood warnings continue for the Missouri River (3/17)

News, Weather

March 17th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

A Flood Warning continues for the following Counties in IA:

  • The Missouri River affecting Fremont County.
  • The Missouri River affecting Monona County.
  • The Missouri River affecting Harrison County.
  • The Missouri River affecting Pottawattamie County.
  • The Missouri River affecting Mills County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Do not drive cars through areas where water covers the road. The water depth may be too great to allow your vehicle to pass safely. Turn around…don`t drown!

Skyscan Forecast for Atlantic & the area, 3/17/19

Weather

March 17th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Saturday’s High in Atlantic was 54. Our Low was 26. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 37 and the Low was 33. The Record High on March 17th was 84 in 1894. The Record Low was -11, in 1906.

Flood warnings continue along Missouri river until 11:15-a.m. Sunday

Weather

March 16th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

Iowa Counties: Mills-Fremont-Harrison-Pottawattamie

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a Flood Warning for…
Mills County…Fremont County…Harrison County…Pottawattamie County.. Until 1115 AM CDT Sunday.

Rivers and streams continue to be at record levels and have expanded to areas unaccustomed to flooding. Travel is still hazardous, and is discouraged. Please do not drive across flooded roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Flood Warnings continue Saturday across Western and Southwest Iowa

News, Weather

March 16th, 2019 by admin

Flood Warnings remain in place Saturday for the Western and Southwestern Counties in the KJAN listening area. Here is a look at the warnings still in place.

…A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
CARROLL…SAC…CRAWFORD COUNTIES…

At 427 AM CDT, emergency management reported flooding across the
warned area. Several roadways, especially secondary roadways,
remain closed.

* Flood Warning for…
Mills County in southwestern Iowa…
Shelby County in southwestern Iowa…
Monona County in west central Iowa…
Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa…
Montgomery County in southwestern Iowa…
Fremont County in southwestern Iowa…
Harrison County in southwestern Iowa…
Page County in southwestern Iowa…

* Until 945 AM CDT Saturday.

* At 943 AM CDT, residual extensive flooding continues today, as
rivers and streams expand to areas unaccustomed to flooding.
Travel is still hazardous, and is discouraged. Please do not drive
across flooded roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

The Flood Warning continues for…

Missouri River At Decatur affecting Monona…Thurston and Burt Counties.
Missouri River Near Blair affecting Harrison and Washington Counties.
Missouri River At Omaha affecting Douglas…Pottawattamie and Sarpy Counties.
Missouri River At Nebraska City affecting Fremont and Otoe Counties.
Missouri River At Brownville affecting Nemaha and Atchison Counties.
Missouri River At Rulo affecting Holt and Richardson Counties.

The Flood Warning continues for
The West Nishnabotna River At Randolph.
* At 3:00 AM Saturday the stage was 23.8 feet…or 4.8 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast…The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by
early tomorrow.
* Impact…at 23.0 feet…County road J18 (120th Street) west of
Randolph begins to flood.

The Flood Warning continues for
The Nishnabotna River Above Hamburg.
* At 2:45 AM Saturday the stage was 29.1 feet…or 4.1 feet above
flood stage.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast…The river will continue rising to near 29.4 feet by this
evening. The river will fall below flood stage Tuesday afternoon.
* Impact…at 27.5 feet…State Highway 275 south of the gage may be
threatened in several spots.