Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:05PM CDT until September 26 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa
Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa
Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* 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 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov