Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/06/2026 18:15

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 6 at 8:15PM CDT until October 9 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires: 
October 7, 2026 - 6:15pm
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 at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural land near the river is flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts rising onto secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday evening and continue falling to 16.8 feet Tuesday, October 13. - Flood stage is 21.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov