Flood Warning for Cedar River near Conesville
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NWS Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties in Iowa.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Iowa
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL. The alert is effective from this evening through late Thursday night.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Cedar River near Conesville, affecting Louisa County and Muscatine County in Iowa.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.5 feet and rising. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.9 feet early Tuesday morning. At 15.0 feet, water affects Saulsbury Road. Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is in effect from this evening (September 20) to late Thursday night (September 25).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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