Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:45AM CDT until September 25 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:45am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land.
Numerous secondary roads are under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:00 AM CDT Monday was 21.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet
early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov