United States / Midwest / Iowa
Johnson County, Iowa, Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:45AM CDT until October 4 at 7:48PM 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 near Lone Tree. * WHEN...From Friday morning to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to the Highway 22 intersection. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to 17.2 feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 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.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 9:40AM CDT until October 4 at 4:17AM 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. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water overtops roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 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.
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:16PM CDT until October 4 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water has overtopped roads causing closures. This includes 130th St, Kiwi Ave, Orange Ave and Poplar Ave. Extensive agricultural land near the river is flooded. Water begins backing into town on the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.8 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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.
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 9:28PM CDT until October 5 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Louisa and Johnson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to the Highway 22 intersection. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 18.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
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.
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Meetings That Day
- Theatre Production Assistant (Administrative) - Coralville Center for the Performing Arts · Coralville city · Oct 1, 5:25 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- Streets Department · Coralville city · Oct 1, 3:17 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- October 2026 Livable Community for Successful Aging Newsletter · Johnson County government · Oct 1, 8:36 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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