Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 10:38AM CDT until September 24 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 8:45am
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, Johnson and Washington
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Water affects residences along Iowa Highway
22. Water affects Hoot Owl Jct and Elder Avenue south of Iowa
Highway 22.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently cresting and will begin to
gradually fall this afternoon. It is expected to fall below flood
stage on Thursday.
- Flood stage is 13.0 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 Wednesday morning.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov