Headline:
Flood Watch issued March 7 at 6:59PM CST until March 12 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee
surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land
along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Benton; Iowa
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov