Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:26AM CDT until September 21 at 7:00AM 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 forecast.
* WHERE...Turkey River at Spillville.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, River begins to wrap around Riverside Park
between the campground and baseball fields. Flooding in yards
between N Main Street and river north of Bridge Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.0 feet
this evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.0
feet on 06/18/1984.
- 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:
Winneshiek, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov