Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 10:06PM CDT until August 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 8:06pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Des Moines and Henry IA
Counties.
La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night to Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, water affects driveways and gravel access
roads in Augusta.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.5 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.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening.
Area Description:
Henry; Des Moines; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov