Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/29/2026 19:54

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 9:54PM CDT until October 1 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 29, 2026 - 7:54pm
Expires: 
September 30, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 Wednesday evening.
Area Description: 
Keokuk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov