Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:46AM CDT until April 12 at 1:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 7:46am
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the
river. Water is several feet deep in places.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Thursday morning to a crest of 15.9 feet Friday
evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
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.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1000 AM
CDT.
Area Description:
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: