Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 2 at 9:11AM CDT until July 2 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 7:11am
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
The headwaters of Waterloo Creek received upwards of 5 inches of
rain overnight. This is leading to near record levels on the Waterloo
Creek upstream of Dorchester Iowa.
* WHAT...Stream flooding on Waterloo Creek caused by excessive
rainfall is occurring. Near to record levels on the Waterloo Creek
is expected near Dorchester.
* WHERE...Northwestern Allamakee County in northeastern Iowa...
Northeastern Winneshiek County in northeastern Iowa...
* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 909 AM CDT, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 3.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Quandahl.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Allamakee, IA; Winneshiek, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: