Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 2:59PM CDT until August 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Henry IA, Des Moines and Lee
Counties.
.Another round of heavy rainfall is expected tonight into Saturday
morning. There is still some uncertainty regarding where the heaviest
rain will fall. However, the ground is already moist so any heavy
rain will quickly runoff into area waterways.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects driveways and gravel access
roads in Augusta.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 3.9 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
Henry; Des Moines; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov