Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:26AM CDT until September 21 at 1:55AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 4:26am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.
Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turkey River at Elkader.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 5:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 5.7 feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8
feet on 02/27/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued this evening by 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Clayton, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov