Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/04/2026 07:38

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:38AM CDT until October 4 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 4, 2026 - 7:38am
Expires: 
October 4, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins Road bridge at Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.4 feet Sunday, October 11. - 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 this evening.
Area Description: 
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov