Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/03/2026 18:55

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 9 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 3, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires: 
October 4, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.
Area Description: 
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov