Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/16/2026 07:13

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 16 at 9:13AM CDT until September 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires: 
September 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by recent heavy rainfall is expected on the East Nishnabotna River near and north of Riverton. * WHERE...Southeastern Fremont County in southwestern Iowa... Western Page County in southwestern Iowa... * WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the East Nishnabotna at Riverton along 250th Street west of Riverton and other low-lying areas near and north of Riverton along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 913 AM CDT, Recent heavy rainfall has caused the East Nishnabotna River level to rise. Gauges indicate minor flooding is imminent, confirmed by local emergency management. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Shenandoah, Farragut and Riverton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Fremont, IA; Page, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Omaha/Valley NE
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov