Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:53AM CDT until September 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 10:53pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 12:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Area Description:
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov