Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 19 at 8:58PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Clayton County in northeastern Iowa along the
Volga River...
* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 852 PM CDT, automated gauges indicated that flooding continues
across the county this evening 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
overnight.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience 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