Area river levels rose following Thursday’s heavy rains. The English River at Kalona rose 3.13 feet to 8.3 feet, below the 14-foot flood stage. The Iowa River rose 1.75 feet at Lone Tree, to 12.27 feet. Flood stage there is 15 feet. The Iowa River at Columbus Junction is about five feet below flood stage, but it rose nearly a foot. Also, the Iowa River at Wapello rose 1.2 feet to 16.6 feet, below the 20-foot flood stage.

The North Skunk River at Sigourney rose over four feet to 11.53 feet, below the 16-foot flood stage.

More rain is expected over the weekend. Listen to KCII for weather updates.