Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/19/2026 18:43

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:43PM CDT until September 23 at 3:27AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...From Sunday evening to late Tuesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 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. 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: 
Johnson; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov