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

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:27AM CDT until October 6 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 - 4:00am
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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Lead Mine Road is completely covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 14.5 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: 
Cedar, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov