severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Issued Oct 1, 8:01 PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL · in effect until Oct 4, 3:24 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. 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 8:01PM CDT until October 4 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water begins going over several county roads, including 13th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.