Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:35PM CDT until October 4 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
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...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting now at around 17.0 feet. 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Henry, IA; Lee, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov