Des Moines, Iowa
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Johnson, IA; Washington, IA |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:30 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 10:19 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:05PM CDT until September 24 at 5:19AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...English River at Kalona. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Agricultural land along the river begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 6.5 feet Wednesday, September 30. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Johnson, IA; Louisa, IA; Washington, IA |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 4:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-24 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:05PM CDT until September 24 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River near Lone Tree. * WHEN...Until Thursday 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 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 9.0 feet Wednesday, September 30. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 2:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:05PM CDT until September 25 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * 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 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Wednesday, September 30. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Louisa, IA |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 2:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-26 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:05PM CDT until September 26 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of agricultural land is ongoing. Several county roads are under water and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Louisa, IA |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 2:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am -> 2026-09-27 @ 2:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-24 @ 2:05 am |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 9:05PM CDT until September 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Washington, Johnson and Louisa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Washington and Johnson Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water affects residences near the U.S. Highway 61 bridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 23.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 16.4 feet Wednesday, September 30. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Clinton, IA; Scott, IA |
| Effective: | 2026-09-24 @ 1:56 am -> 2026-09-25 @ 2:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 1:56 am -> 2026-09-30 @ 11:36 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-24 @ 1:56 am |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 8:56PM CDT until September 30 at 6:36AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 4:05 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 4:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-09-26 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-23 @ 4:05 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 11:05AM CDT until September 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, agricultural flooding occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.0 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL |
| Effective: | 2026-09-23 @ 4:05 pm -> 2026-09-24 @ 4:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-24 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-09-26 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Quad Cities IA IL on 2026-09-23 @ 4:05 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 23 at 11:05AM CDT until September 26 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Des Moines and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...From this evening to Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 10.3 feet tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. |
