Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:40AM CDT until October 4 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa
Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington
Counties.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water begins going over several county
roads, including 13th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.8 feet Saturday,
October 10.
- 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 Sunday morning.
Area Description:
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov