Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/19/2026 18:42

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:42PM CDT until September 26 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 6:42pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to late Friday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. 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 Sunday evening.
Area Description: 
Louisa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov