Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 10:05AM CDT until September 26 at 6:00PM 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 Oakville.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land is ongoing.
Several county roads are under water and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 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