United States / Midwest / Iowa
Benton County, Iowa, Friday, October 2, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 3, 1:35 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 3, 9:14 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 4, 9:19 PM CDT4 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Local News, Air, Power.
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Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 9:41AM CDT until October 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...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 at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, there is extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 16.7 feet Wednesday evening, then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 2, 9:41 AM CDT · expires Oct 3, 9:45 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:06PM CDT until October 8 at 11:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will gradually rise to 16.6 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 1, 8:06 PM CDT · expires Oct 2, 8:15 PM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...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 Marengo. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 16.3 feet early Monday afternoon. It will remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 1, 9:45 AM CDT · expires Oct 2, 9:45 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water breaches the mill race dikes near Middle Amana. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 18.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.
National Weather Service · issued Sep 30, 9:36 PM CDT · expires Oct 1, 9:45 PM CDT · Issuer
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