Benton County, Iowa, Thursday, October 8, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 8 at 9:35AM CDT until October 10 at 12:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * 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 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.

“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 7:53PM CDT until October 10 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.

“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 10:17AM CDT until October 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet and steady. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.

“Flood Warning issued October 6 at 8:15PM CDT until October 10 at 2:08AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening.

“Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:36AM CDT until October 10 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * 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 Tuesday the stage was 15.7 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.4 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning.

“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 8:14PM CDT until October 10 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. 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 at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6 feet Thursday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening.

“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:27AM CDT until October 10 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Jones and Cedar Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * 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 Monday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 10 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Monday evening.

“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:38AM CDT until October 10 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until late Friday night. * 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 Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by this evening.

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 9 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. 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 Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.

“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 9:40AM CDT until October 9 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Johnson and Washington Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - 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 Sunday morning.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 9:00PM CDT until October 9 at 7:12AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Extensive inundation of agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 15.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to 16.4 feet Monday evening. It will fall below flood stage late Thursday 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 Saturday evening.

“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.

“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.