Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:45AM CDT until September 20 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:45pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 145 AM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported the creek in Kalona,
Iowa is out of its banks and still rising. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area as additional storms move through the
area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Iowa City, Muscatine, Washington, Tipton, Marengo, West Branch,
Sigourney, Columbus Junction, Durant, Coralville, North Liberty,
West Liberty, Williamsburg, Wilton, Kalona, Tiffin, Wellman, Lone
Tree and University Heights.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 277. Interstate
380 between mile markers 1 and 7.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cedar, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Keokuk, IA; Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov