Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/22/2026 19:22

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 9:22PM CDT until September 26 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 22, 2026 - 7:22pm
Expires: 
September 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. ...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 Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday 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 Wednesday evening.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov