Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:36PM CDT until October 4 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water has overtopped roads causing
closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar
Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water
begins backing into town on the north side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet
early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
Sunday morning.
- 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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.
Area Description:
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov