Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/02/2026 18:53

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 2 at 8:53PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Rapids affecting Linn County. Cedar River at Cedar Bluff affecting Muscatine, Johnson and Cedar Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.2 feet, Water affects Lindle Avenue and Keokuk Avenue, both near Saulsbury Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Instruction: 
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Muscatine; Louisa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL