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

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 2 at 8:53PM CDT until July 8 at 3:00PM 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 at Cedar Rapids. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects the lowest residences in Cedar Bluff. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.9 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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: 
Linn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL