Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/19/2026 09:03

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 11:03AM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 9:03am
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Iowa, including the following county, Fayette. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall overnight has resulted in saturated ground over much of the region. Additional heavy rainfall with any storms this afternoon may result in rainfall totals as high as 2 to 4 inches which may lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov