Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:45PM CDT until September 26 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, River Road is under water and the water is
a few feet up onto the levee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet Friday, October
02.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov