Flood Warning for Iowa River at Oakville in Louisa County, IA
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A Flood Warning is in effect for the Iowa River at Oakville and Wapello in Louisa County, Iowa, from Monday morning through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Louisa County, Iowa
- Issued
- September 21, 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 September 20, 2026 at 7:42 PM CDT, with onset at 10:36 AM CDT on September 21, 2026, and remains in effect until September 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Iowa River at Wapello and the Iowa River at Oakville, both affecting Louisa County, Iowa.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 15.0 feet, water affects the south approach to the Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville. The river is expected to rise above flood stage of 11.0 feet to a crest of 13.7 feet.
Timeline
The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Monday morning, crest Wednesday morning, and fall below flood stage Friday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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