Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:05PM CDT until September 24 at 5:19AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 3:30am
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...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river begins to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet Wednesday,
September 30.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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:
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov