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  • Flood Watch for Muscatine - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
    Expires: September 20, 2026 @ 1:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    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.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall overnight continues to be possible.
    INFO1
    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.
    INFO2
    WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
    INFO4
    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.
  • River Flood Watch for Muscatine - Click for Details
    ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
    ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING TO THURSDAY MORNING...
    Expires: September 24, 2026 @ 9:00am
    PRECAUTIONARY
    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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding is possible.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.
    INFO2
    WHEN...From Monday evening to Thursday morning.
    INFO3
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...Rises on the river will continue through at least Monday night. The river may reach flood stage, but is less likely to do so than forecasts from 24 hours ago. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  • River Flood Warning for Muscatine - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
    ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
    Expires: September 25, 2026 @ 12:00am
    LOCATION
    WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.
    INFO2
    WHEN...From this evening to Thursday night.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects Saulsbury Road.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.9 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
    PRECAUTIONS
    Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.
  • Flood Warning for Muscatine - Click for Details
    ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
    Expires: September 20, 2026 @ 2:00pm
    LOCATION
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
    INFO1
    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...
    INFO2
    WHEN...Until 200 PM CDT.
    INFO3
    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.
    INFO4
    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.
    PRECAUTIONS
    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.
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