Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:31PM CDT until September 21 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Washington and Johnson
Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee
surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land
along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov