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Flood Watch issued May 27 at 7:44AM CDT until May 30 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and LeeCounties.* WHAT...Flooding is possible.* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to late Thursday morning.* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water overflows the south river bank nearthe Perkins Road bridge at Augusta.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.5 feet.- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday evening.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.Residents and those with interests near the river should monitorrising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning at 745 AM CDT.

National Weather Service