NWS Quad Cities IA ILFL.W 0081October 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Keokuk, IA
The National Weather Service office in Quad Cities IA issued a flood warning for Keokuk in Iowa, which was in force until 7:17 p.m. local time on October 4. It was the 81st 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).
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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
- Keokuk
- State
- Iowa
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 7:42 p.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- Expires
- 7:17 p.m. CDT, October 4, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Observed, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KDVN FL.W 0081
- 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... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 19.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.
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