Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 8:54PM CDT until September 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine
Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Washington and Johnson
Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land.
Numerous secondary roads are under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 22.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet
Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 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 Tuesday afternoon.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov