Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:42PM CDT until October 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
October 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines
Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday
afternoon.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov