Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:16AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 7:16am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Fayette County in northeastern Iowa...
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 912 AM CDT, local law enforcement and automated gauges
indicated that flooding continues across the county this morning
due to 3 to 6 inches of rain that occurred last night, with the
flooding impacts becoming more concentrated along the Turkey and
Viola rivers moving into the afternoon and overnight.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
warned area this afternoon and evening.
- Some locations experiencing flooding include...
West Union, Fayette, Elgin, Clermont, Maynard, Hawkeye,
Arlington, Waucoma, Wadena, Westgate, St. Lucas, Randalia,
Donnan, Douglas, Albany, Volga River State Park, Highway 93 And
County W 14, County Roads W 42 And B 40, Eldorado and Brainard.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Fayette, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov