Iowa Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/08/2026 18:58

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 8 at 8:58PM CDT until July 9 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Floyd. In northeast Iowa, Chickasaw. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Light rain showers will persist over the next 1 to 2 hours over areas that have already seen heavy rainfall. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Floyd; Chickasaw
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI