United States / Midwest / Iowa
Lee County, Iowa, Monday, October 5, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 6, 1:07 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 6, 8:07 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 7, 8:20 PM CDT5 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:38AM CDT until October 4 at 10:12PM 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...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, water overflows the south river bank near the Perkins Road bridge at Augusta. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 10.4 feet Sunday, October 11. - 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 4 at 10:12PM 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 minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.6 feet Saturday, October 10. - 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 9:07AM CDT until October 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning is extended 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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta. * WHEN...Until Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water floods some agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 10.8 feet Saturday, October 10. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning.
“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.
“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.
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