Iowa, Missouri Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/01/2026 18:31

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:31PM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 1, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires: 
October 2, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Iowa... Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Moines River at St Francisville. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.0 feet on the evening of Friday, October 02. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.
Area Description: 
Lee, IA; Clark, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov