Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/05/2026 07:27

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:27AM CDT until October 11 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 5, 2026 - 7:27am
Expires: 
October 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Jones and Cedar Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 late tonight.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov