Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:13AM CDT until October 4 at 5:34PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 8:13am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee
Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water affects most agricultural land near
Sigourney.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday
morning and continue falling to 8.3 feet Friday, October 09.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Saturday morning.
Area Description:
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov