Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 10/08/2026 07:35

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued October 8 at 9:35AM CDT until October 9 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 8, 2026 - 7:35am
Expires: 
October 9, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood waters begin to impact agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov