Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:18PM CDT until October 2 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Muscatine County in east central Iowa...
Louisa County in southeastern Iowa...
Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
* WHEN...Until 1130 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to
excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are
inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of
slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 915 PM CDT, Local law enforcement reported several roads
either partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing
water and some are closed.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov