Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:25PM CDT until September 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...Until late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near
Sigourney.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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 morning.
Area Description:
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov