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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.