Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:09PM CDT until April 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S.
Highway 61 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river continues to slowly rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday morning to a crest of 21.6 feet early Monday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov