Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 6 at 8:15PM CDT until October 8 at 9:00PM 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 Oakville. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood waters begin to impact agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 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