Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 9:00PM CDT until October 4 at 4:23AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa
Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Louisa and Washington
Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...English River at Kalona.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water begins going over several county
roads, including 13th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 17.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 6.9 feet Friday, October
09.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening.
Area Description:
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov