Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/05/2026 18:14

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:14PM CDT until October 10 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 5, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires: 
October 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
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 Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet Thursday evening. 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 Tuesday evening.
Area Description: 
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov