severe · immediate · observed
Flood Warning
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Issued Oct 1, 8:01 PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL · in effect until Oct 8, 7:30 AM 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 8 at 7:30AM 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...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * 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 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening to a crest of 14.2 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.