Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/05/2026 18:35

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 5 at 8:35PM CDT until July 7 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Cedar, Jones and Linn Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...From Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some county roads, and farm houses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening to a crest of 16.3 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL