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Alerts in force9
Every product in force for Louisa County, worst first, with its full text.
Flood Warning
Severe
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:06AM CDT until September 20 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Issued Until 4 hr 31 min left
Areas Cedar, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Keokuk, IA; Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA; Washington, IA
Full text
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Cedar County in east central Iowa...
Iowa County in east central Iowa...
Johnson County in east central Iowa...
Muscatine County in east central Iowa...
Keokuk County in southeastern Iowa...
Northwestern Louisa County in southeastern Iowa...
Washington County in southeastern Iowa...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be
passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It
will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work
through local drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 804 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain of 2 to 5 inches occurred since last evening across
the area. This heavy rain falling on saturated ground has
resulted in flooding of low lying areas, streams, creeks, rivers
and poorly drained areas. The threat for heavy rain has ended,
but runoff will delay the fall of water levels and improvement in
conditions.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Iowa City, Muscatine, Washington, Tipton, Marengo, West Branch,
Sigourney, Columbus Junction, Durant, Coralville, North Liberty,
West Liberty, Williamsburg, Wilton, Kalona, Tiffin, Wellman, Lone
Tree and University Heights.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 205 and 277.
Interstate 380 between mile markers 1 and 7.
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:43AM CDT until September 22 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 2 days left
Areas Johnson, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA
Full text
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Louisa, Washington and Johnson
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree.
* WHEN...From this morning to Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Sand Road closes south of 520th Street to
the Highway 22 intersection.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
this morning to a crest of 18.0 feet this evening. It will then
fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
What to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 9:24AM CDT until September 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Issued Until 3 hr 31 min left
Areas Buchanan, IA; Delaware, IA; Dubuque, IA; Benton, IA; Linn, IA; Jones, IA; Jackson, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Cedar, IA; Clinton, IA; Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA; Keokuk, IA; Washington, IA; Louisa, IA; Jo Daviess, IL; Stephenson, IL; Carroll, IL; Whiteside, IL; Rock Island, IL; Henry, IL; Bureau, IL; Putnam, IL; Mercer, IL
Full text
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall overnight continues to
be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
Bureau, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island,
Stephenson and Whiteside and Iowa, including the following areas,
Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Iowa, Jackson,
Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and
Washington.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area
creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy
rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rains have ended over the area, but many area creeks are
running high and in some cases, are flooding this morning. This
areal flooding will continue this morning, with additional
rainfall amounts under one quarter inch.
What to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 10:12PM CDT until September 25 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 5 days left
Areas Muscatine, IA; Louisa, IA; Rock Island, IL; Mercer, IL
Full text
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine
and Rock Island zones.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Rock
Island and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island zones.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines,
Henderson and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine.
* WHEN...From late Monday night to late Thursday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
What to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
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 Sunday evening.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 10:12PM CDT until September 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 5 days left
Areas Louisa, IA; Mercer, IL
Full text
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine
and Rock Island zones.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Rock
Island and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island zones.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines,
Henderson and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17.
* WHEN...From late Monday night to Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:10 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.2 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
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 Sunday evening.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 10:12PM CDT until September 26 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 6 days left
Areas Louisa, IA; Des Moines, IA; Mercer, IL; Henderson, IL
Full text
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine
and Rock Island zones.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Rock
Island and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island zones.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines,
Henderson and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to late Friday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
What to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
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 Sunday evening.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:43PM CDT until September 25 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 5 days left
Areas Muscatine, IA; Louisa, IA
Full text
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa
Counties.
English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night to Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
What to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
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 Sunday evening.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:42PM CDT until September 26 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 6 days left
Areas Louisa, IA
Full text
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to late Friday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
What to do
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
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 Sunday evening.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 8:42PM CDT until September 26 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 6 days left
Areas Louisa, IA
Full text
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County.
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to late Friday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
What to do
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.
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 Sunday evening.
In the past year the National Weather Service issued 160 alerts for Louisa County, including 31 severe thunderstorm warnings, 23 flood warnings, 5 tornado warnings and 4 flash flood warnings.
From the Iowa Environmental Mesonet’s archive of NWS watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC), by the county’s own code and the forecast zones inside it. Each date links to the event at the IEM.
Nearby
The counties around Louisa County, with what is in force in each.
The hazard is happening or about to. Act now: a tornado warning means take shelter, a flash flood warning means move to higher ground.
Watch
Conditions favor the hazard. Nothing is happening yet; have a plan and be ready to act if a warning follows.
Advisory
A hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause trouble, such as dense fog, heat or light ice.
Statement
Information about weather that does not yet meet a warning: a strong storm, a hydrologic update, or a special weather statement.
Severity (extreme, severe, moderate, minor) is the rating the issuing office gives each product. More on the difference: tornado watch vs. tornado warning. Alerts come from the National Weather Service; follow its instructions and your local officials.
Sources
Alerts from the National Weather Service's public feed, read afresh every minute, and matched to counties and zones by their UGC codes. Warnings from outside the United States come from each country's own meteorological service. Follow the issuing office's instructions and your local officials.
