Beacon, IA Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flood Warning
Des Moines, IA; Louisa, IA; Henderson, IL; Mercer, IL
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 11:47AM CDT until September 25 at 5:00PM 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...Illinois... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, Water affects low lying areas in Oquawka. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 14.8 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
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Likely
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September 21st, 2026 11:47:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 11:47:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 11:47AM CDT until September 26 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to late Friday night. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings and homes in Montrose and Niota. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Wednesday morning to a crest of 15.8 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
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September 21st, 2026 11:47:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 11:47:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 11:47AM CDT until September 26 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 Iowa...Illinois... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer, Louisa and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night to Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday morning to a crest of 11.1 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
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Likely
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September 21st, 2026 11:47:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 11:47:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 12:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 11:15AM CDT until September 28 at 9:00AM 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, September 28. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 11:15:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 11:15:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 11:15:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Jackson, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:01AM CDT until September 21 at 10:42PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Maquoketa River near Maquoketa. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Water affects agricultural land in the Maquoketa area and causes backups of storm sewers in town. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 24.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Monday was 25.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 13.2 feet Monday, September 28. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 10:01:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 10:01:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 10:45:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:49AM CDT until September 24 at 7:30AM 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Saulsbury Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Monday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 09:49:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 09:49:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 10:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Johnson, IA; Washington, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:46AM CDT until September 22 at 10:17AM 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 moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * 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 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Monday was 18.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 6.6 feet Monday, September 28. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 09:46:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 09:46:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 10:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Louisa, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:45AM CDT until September 25 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects the south approach to the Iowa Highway 99 bridge near Oakville. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 13.6 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Louisa, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:45AM CDT until September 25 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of agricultural land. Numerous secondary roads are under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Monday was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
Flood Watch
Louisa
Flood Watch issued September 21 at 9:44AM CDT until September 23 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Columbus Jct affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Iowa River at Columbus Jct. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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September 21st, 2026 09:44:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 09:44:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Johnson, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:44AM CDT until September 23 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Flood waters affect parts of Lola Lane and Y Avenue. River Junction Access Park is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon to a crest of 16.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
September 21st, 2026 09:44:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 09:44:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 09:45:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Keokuk, IA
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:53AM CDT until September 23 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...North Skunk River near Sigourney. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most agricultural land near Sigourney. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
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September 21st, 2026 12:53:00 am CDT
September 21st, 2026 12:53:00 am CDT
September 22nd, 2026 01:00:00 am CDT
SAFETY and DATA MESSAGE
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National Outlook
Heavy Rains and Thunderstorms for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast - 09-21 to 09-23
Storms and Cool Temperatures Expected in the East 09-24 to 09-28
Mon Sep 21st 2026, 6:29am PDT
