Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:42PM CDT until April 18 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 6:42pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some
county roads, and farm houses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday morning to a crest of 16.1 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: