Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/20/2026 08:02

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 10:02AM CDT until September 23 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Columbus Jct affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Watch is extended 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 Columbus Jct. * WHEN...From late Monday night to Wednesday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.1 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
Instruction: 
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 Monday morning.
Area Description: 
Louisa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov