Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 8 at 9:35AM CDT until October 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 7:35am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa
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...Cedar River near Conesville.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of
residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections
of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest
sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on
152nd Street north of County Road F70.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- The river is near crest now.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this evening and continue falling to 8.5 feet Thursday, October
15.
- Flood stage is 13.0 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 Friday morning.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov