Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 19 at 9:22AM CDT until September 20 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 7:22am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Clayton County in northeastern Iowa along the
Volga River...
* WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The Volga River and nearby tributaries continue to rise
due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 920 AM CDT, automated gauges and local law enforcement
indicated rapid river rises along the Volga River, which will
continue through the afternoon. Additional heavy rain is possible
this afternoon, which could exacerbate current flooding issues.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Volga, Highway 13 And County C 24, Osborne, Mederville, Highway
56 And County W 70, Saint Sebald, Thomasville, Communia,
Littleport and Highland.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Clayton, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov