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NWS Quad Cities IA ILFL.W 0086October 2, 2026

Flood Warning: Johnson, Louisa and Washington County, IA

The National Weather Service office in Quad Cities IA issued a flood warning for Johnson, Louisa and Washington County in Iowa, which was in force until 11:00 p.m. local time on October 4. It was the 86th 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

Issued9:41 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
In force9:41 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
Expired11:00 p.m. CDT, October 4, 2026

In force for 3 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
Johnson, Louisa and Washington County
State
Iowa
Level
Warning
Issued
9:41 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
Expires
11:00 p.m. CDT, October 4, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Observed, Immediate
VTEC event
KDVN FL.W 0086
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

Flood Warnings in Iowa since 2008Every warning type in Iowa

Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.

The notice as issued

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to the Highway 22 intersection. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.1 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 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. 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 Saturday morning.

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.

The record around this notice