Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/17/2026 08:03

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:03AM CDT until July 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 8:03am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 7.8 feet Friday, July 24. - Flood stage is 13.0 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 evening.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL