NWS Quad Cities IA ILFL.W 0091November 3, 2026
Flood Warning: Benton and Iowa County, IA
The National Weather Service office in Quad Cities IA issued a flood warning for Benton and Iowa County in Iowa, in force until 8:45 p.m. local time on November 4. It was the 91st river flood warning the NWS office in Quad Cities IA issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued8:40 p.m. CST, November 3, 2026
In force from5:08 a.m. CST, November 4, 2026
Expires8:45 p.m. CST, November 4, 2026
In force for 15.6 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Quad Cities IA IL
- Area
- Benton and Iowa County
- State
- Iowa
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 8:40 p.m. CST, November 3, 2026
- In force from
- 5:08 a.m. CST, November 4, 2026
- Expires
- 8:45 p.m. CST, November 4, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Observed, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KDVN FL.W 0091
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late tonight to 16.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall early Monday morning. It will rise to 16.4 feet Tuesday, November 10. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What the agency told people to do
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 evening.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.