severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Keokuk, IA
Issued Oct 1, 7:42 PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL · in effect until Oct 4, 7:17 PM CDT
What to do
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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.
Official text
Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:42PM CDT until October 4 at 7:17PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 19.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.