Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 10:29AM CDT until September 23 at 4:05AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 8:29am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some
county roads, and farm houses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
evening and continue falling to 7.0 feet Tuesday, September 29.
- 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov