Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:19AM CDT until October 5 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee
Counties.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, water affects driveways and gravel access
roads in Augusta.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
evening to a crest of 18.8 feet Saturday morning. It will then
fall below flood stage Monday morning.
- 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.
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:
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov