Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:40AM CDT until October 4 at 4:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine
Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water overtops 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 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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.
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:
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov