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Lee County, Iowa, Friday, October 2, 2026

Official Warning‹ Thu, Oct 1Friday, October 2, 2026
Version 4 of 4Version 1 · Oct 3, 1:35 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 3, 9:14 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 3, 11:05 PM CDTVersion 4 · Oct 4, 8:17 PM CDT
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6 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Local News, Air, Power.

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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full

Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:13AM CDT until October 4 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, widespread agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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, 10:13 AM CDT · expires Oct 3, 10:15 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 8:31PM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri...Iowa... Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Moines River at St Francisville. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 16.0 feet on the evening of Friday, October 02. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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, 8:31 PM CDT · expires Oct 2, 10:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:42PM CDT until October 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From this evening to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Widespread agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday 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. 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, 7:42 PM CDT · expires Oct 2, 7:45 PM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:22PM CDT until October 2 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Iowa... Des Moines River at St Francisville affecting Lee and Clark Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Moines River at St Francisville. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flooding occurs over the lower river banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 18.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight to 14.8 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will rise to 15.4 feet Sunday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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, 2:22 PM CDT · expires Oct 2, 10:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:19AM CDT until October 5 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 18.8 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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. 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, 10:19 AM CDT · expires Oct 2, 10:30 AM CDT · Issuer
Flood Warning
“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Des Moines and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water affects driveways and gravel access roads in Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 19.9 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 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.
National Weather Service · issued Sep 30, 10:12 PM CDT · expires Oct 1, 10:15 PM CDT · Issuer

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