The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a flood warning for the North Raccoon River between Perry and Adel until late Sunday night.
At 2:15 p.m. Tuesday the stage was 15.6 feet or 0.6 feet above the flood stage of 15.0 feet.
The river is expected to rise to 17.7 feet or 2.7 feet above flood stage by early Saturday morning and then begin falling to below flood stage by late Sunday.
The river forecast includes observed precipitation as well as expected precipitation over the next 48 hours.
If you encounter a flooded area, turn around and find an alternate route. Turn around. Do not drown. For more information, visit the National Weather Service website.
ThePerryNews.com will update this weather story as forecasts evolve.
