Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/30/2026 08:55

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:55AM CDT until October 6 at 3:00AM 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...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 20.2 feet Friday afternoon. It is expected to fall below flood stage on Monday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 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: 
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov