NWS Quad Cities IA ILFL.W 0088October 1, 2026
Flood Warning: Louisa, IA
The National Weather Service office in Quad Cities IA issued a flood warning for Louisa in Iowa, which was in force until 9:45 a.m. local time on October 2. It was the 88th 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 13.6 hours; 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
- Louisa
- State
- Iowa
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 9:45 a.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- In force from
- 8:12 p.m. CDT, October 1, 2026
- Expires
- 9:45 a.m. CDT, October 2, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Observed, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KDVN FL.W 0088
- 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 Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, flooding of agricultural land is ongoing. Several county roads are under water and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 12.6 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 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 Friday morning.
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