Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 6 at 9:39AM CDT until July 7 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...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 late tonight to tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land, some
county roads, and farm houses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 16.1 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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 Tuesday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Keokuk, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: