Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/19/2026 08:19

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 10:19AM CDT until June 20 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 8:19am
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Washington and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, flood waters begin to impact agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet today. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 this morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL