Iowa Flood Warning | Effective 04/10/2026 18:33

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 10 at 8:33PM CDT until April 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 10, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires: 
April 11, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Recent activity...The river continues to slowly rise. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 21.6 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction: 
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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Louisa, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL