Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:36AM CDT until October 9 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 6, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine
Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, River Road is under water and the water is
a few feet up onto the levee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.4 feet and slowly
falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Thursday evening.
- 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 Wednesday morning.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov