Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/24/2026 07:10

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:10AM CDT until September 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 7:10am
Expires: 
September 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling. - Flood stage is 13.0 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 this evening.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov