Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:27AM CDT until April 21 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 8:27am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine
Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee
surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land
along the river
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet and steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually rise to a crest
of 15.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: