Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:01AM CDT until September 21 at 10:42PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 8:01am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Maquoketa River near Maquoketa.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land in the
Maquoketa area and causes backups of storm sewers in town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 13.2 feet Monday, September 28.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
Area Description:
Jackson, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov