Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/04/2026 18:40

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 4, 2026 - 6:40pm
Expires: 
October 5, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. 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... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 18.0 feet Sunday, October 11. - Flood stage is 21.0 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 Monday evening.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov