Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 9 at 10:19AM CDT until April 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S.
Highway 61 bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet and rising.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Louisa
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov