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State: IA Total alerts: 15 Updated: Apr 19, 2026 8:49am CDT

Flood Warning

Area
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:05AM 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. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Freeze Warning

Area
Webster; Hamilton; Hardin; Grundy; Black Hawk; Boone; Story; Marshall; Tama; Jasper; Poweshiek; Mahaska; Wapello
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 5:56AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...North central and eastern Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory

Area
Polk; Warren; Marion; Lucas; Monroe; Wayne; Appanoose; Davis
Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 5:56AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 26 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Polk, Appanoose, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Warren, Wayne, and Davis Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Warning

Area
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:10AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Flood Watch

Area
Allamakee; Clayton; Crawford; Grant
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Iowa... Mississippi River at McGregor affecting Clayton, Crawford, Allamakee and Grant Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at McGregor. * WHEN...From late Monday night to Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, The Washington Street Bridge to Saint Feriole Island begins to flood and is closed. Pumping operations are underway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Des Moines, IA; Louisa, IA; Henderson, IL; Mercer, IL
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water affects houses on 1st Street in Oquawka. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.3 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Muscatine, IA; Rock Island, IL
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16. * WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning and continue rising to 16.1 feet early Friday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 18.1 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, Water affects Riverview Drive in Riverview Park in Fort Madison. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Louisa, IA; Mercer, IL
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.1 feet, Lock and Dam 17 is closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:40 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 17.6 feet early Friday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Watch

Area
Clinton; Scott; Whiteside; Rock Island
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Whiteside, Rock Island, Clinton and Scott zones. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Jackson, Jo Daviess and Dubuque zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Camanche. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects low-lying residences at Albany. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet and rising slowly. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA; Rock Island, IL
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water affects Credit Island Lane in Davenport and the 4700 block of River Drive in Moline. Water is at the base of the flood wall gates at the downtown Rock Island riverfront. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 16.3 feet Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties. Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Benton, IA; Iowa, IA
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:06PM CDT until April 21 at 4:00AM 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 Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday 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 Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet and steady. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Monday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Flood Warning

Area
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:06PM CDT until April 22 at 6:00AM 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 Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...From late Sunday night to Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Water affects yards and access roads of residences along Iowa Highway 22. Water affects the lowest sections of campgrounds just north of I-80 along the river and the lowest sections of Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Water is also on 152nd Street north of County Road F70. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet and rising slowly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 13.3 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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