Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:55AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 8:55am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects driveways and gravel access
roads in Augusta.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday
morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.9 feet Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov