NWS Quad Cities IA ILFL.W 0082October 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Des Moines, Henry and Lee, IA
The National Weather Service office in Quad Cities IA issued a flood warning for Des Moines, Henry and Lee in Iowa, which was in force until 12:00 p.m. local time on October 5. It was the 82nd river flood warning the NWS office in Quad Cities IA issued in 2026. Iowa had 43 flood warnings in October 2026, against 10 in an average October of 2008-2025 (Iowa's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 4 days; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Quad Cities IA IL
- Area
- Des Moines, Henry and Lee
- State
- Iowa
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 10:19 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- In force from
- 8:12 p.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 p.m. CDT, October 5, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Observed, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KDVN FL.W 0082
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 18.8 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What the agency told people 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.
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