Weather Warnings for Iowa
| Alerts Updated: October 5, 2026, 12:03 pm UTC |
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 4:37AM CDT until October 5 at 10:36PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IASummary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr, or from Walnut Creek to the Des Moines River. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.3 feet, SW 30th St is closed from George Flagg Parkway to Bell Ave. George Flagg Parkway is closed from SW 30th St to SW 28th St. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:17 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.8 feet, and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 4.2 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 5, 2026, 4:37 am Expires: October 5, 2026, 4:45 pm Area: Polk, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 5 at 4:37AM CDT until October 6 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IASummary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49 affecting Poweshiek and Tama Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Tama Hwy E49, or from Timber Creek near Le Grand to Salt Creek near Belle Plaine. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water affects portions of C Ave and D Ave from US 30 to the south. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 5, 2026, 4:37 am Expires: October 5, 2026, 4:45 pm Area: Poweshiek, IA; Tama, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 6 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILSummary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.7 feet Sunday, October 11. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 4, 2026, 8:40 pm Expires: October 5, 2026, 8:45 pm Area: Keokuk, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 8 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILSummary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land is ongoing. Several county roads are under water and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 4, 2026, 8:40 pm Expires: October 5, 2026, 8:45 pm Area: Louisa, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 8 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILSummary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 4, 2026, 8:40 pm Expires: October 5, 2026, 8:45 pm Area: Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILSummary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 18.0 feet Sunday, October 11. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 4, 2026, 8:40 pm Expires: October 5, 2026, 8:45 pm Area: Louisa, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 10 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILSummary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 4, 2026, 8:40 pm Expires: October 5, 2026, 8:45 pm Area: Benton, IA; Iowa, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 11 at 6:25AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILSummary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.0 feet tomorrow morning and then rise to a crest of 12.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 4, 2026, 8:40 pm Expires: October 5, 2026, 8:45 pm Area: Clinton, IA; Scott, IA |
Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:21PM CDT until October 6 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA ILSummary: ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Jones and Cedar Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd. * WHEN...From Monday morning to Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Lead Mine Road is completely covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 14.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 14.5 feet.Severity: Severe Effective: October 4, 2026, 8:21 pm Expires: October 5, 2026, 8:30 pm Area: Cedar, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA |