Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 10:05AM CDT until September 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land.
Numerous secondary roads are under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting and will then fall below flood
stage Saturday afternoon.
- 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 Thursday morning.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov