Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:07AM CDT until October 5 at 4:20AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 7:07am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near
Sigourney.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 18.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.4 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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 Sunday morning.
Area Description:
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov