Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:28PM CDT until June 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and
Louisa Counties.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural land near the river is
flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts rising onto
secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.0 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.3
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon.
- 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 Friday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: