Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:27AM CDT until October 10 at 3:00AM 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...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects agricultural land along the
river. Water is several feet deep in places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet
early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
- 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov