Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:45AM CDT until October 4 at 7:48PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 7:45am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa
Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to
the Highway 22 intersection.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning
to 17.2 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov