Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:13AM CDT until October 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 8:13am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee
Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, widespread agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
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 Saturday morning.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov