Severe Weather Alerts
Iowa
Flood Warning (Severe)
Cedar, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Cedar and
Jones Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14.7 feet, Water affects the Camelot Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening to a crest of 15.5 feet Sunday evening. It
will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.5 feet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 Saturday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Start Time
7/3/2026 8:37 PMEnd Time
7/4/2026 8:45 PMFlood Watch (Severe)
Benton; Buchanan; Cedar; Delaware; Des Moines; Dubuque; Henry; Iowa; Jefferson; Johnson; Jones; Keokuk; Linn; Louisa; Muscatine; Washington
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa,
including the following areas, in east central Iowa, Benton,
Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Muscatine. In northeast
Iowa, Buchanan, Delaware and Dubuque. In southeast Iowa, Des
Moines, Henry IA, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Start Time
7/3/2026 9:36 PMEnd Time
7/4/2026 7:00 AMWisconsin
Flood Warning (Severe)
Vernon, WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Readstown.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, The park along the river experiences
significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:59 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:59 PM CDT Friday was 11.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.0 feet Friday, July
10.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.4
feet on 06/02/2014.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Start Time
7/3/2026 8:29 PMEnd Time
7/4/2026 1:00 PMCrawford, WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Gays Mills.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Moderate flooding is possible in and around
Gays Mills.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.4 feet
early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Monday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.4
feet on 08/16/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Start Time
7/3/2026 8:29 PMEnd Time
7/4/2026 1:00 PMCrawford, WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove.
* WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water may begin to flood the park and
campground area in the old section of town.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently cresting around 13.9 feet and
starts to fall Saturday morning. The river is expected to fall
below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to
6.6 feet Friday, July 10.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.1
feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Start Time
7/3/2026 8:29 PMEnd Time
7/4/2026 1:00 PMCrawford, WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Steuben.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning to Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Bridge Street near the gage begins to flood
and Highway 179 may be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.1 feet Sunday evening. It will
then fall below flood stage late Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0
feet on 05/05/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Start Time
7/3/2026 8:29 PMEnd Time
7/4/2026 1:00 PMRichland, WI; Vernon, WI
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Soldiers Grove affecting Crawford County.
Kickapoo River at Readstown affecting Vernon County.
Kickapoo River at Viola affecting Richland and Vernon Counties.
Kickapoo River at Steuben affecting Crawford County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Wisconsin...
Kickapoo River at Gays Mills affecting Crawford County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kickapoo River at Viola.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Banker Park and Campground in Viola
experiences significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:17 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 3:17 PM CDT Friday was 15.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.3
feet on 06/02/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.
The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
