Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:14PM CDT until October 8 at 9:00PM 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 Oakville.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, River Road is under water and the water is
a few feet up onto the levee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
- 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 Tuesday evening.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov