Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:45AM 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 at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 14.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
afternoon to 16.3 feet early Monday afternoon. It will remain
above flood stage.
- 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.
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:
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov