Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 8 at 9:35AM CDT until October 10 at 12:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 7:35am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 7:45am
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...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 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
early 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 Friday morning.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov