Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:33PM CDT until April 12 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to Sunday, April 12.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the
river. Water is several feet deep in places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Thursday morning to a crest of 16.1 feet Friday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov