Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/01/2026 12:10

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:10PM CDT until October 1 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 1, 2026 - 12:10pm
Expires: 
October 1, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Scott County in east central Iowa... * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 209 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over a saturated ground. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov