Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:40AM CDT until April 23 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Agricultural land near
the river is flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts
rising onto secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.8 feet and gradually
rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise slowly above flood
stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 21.1 feet
Tuesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: