Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 11:18PM CDT until June 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:18pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Iowa...
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water has overtopped roads causing
closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar
Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water
begins backing into town on the north side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet and rising
rapidly.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 1130 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov