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Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
843 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.

  Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.

.Much of the Turkey River Basin from Garber upstream through
Spillville received 2 to 5 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. The
latest forecasts brings the crest at Elkader lower due to lower
forecast precipitation amounts during the overnight as well as a
slower routing from upstream locations. Much of the uncertainty in
these river forecasts stems from uncertainty in how fast the water
will flow downstream with time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning by 1000 AM CDT.

&&

IAC043-201500-
/O.EXT.KARX.FL.W.0052.000000T0000Z-260921T2207Z/
/GRBI4.3.ER.260919T1531Z.260920T1200Z.260921T1007Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Turkey River at Garber.

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:15 PM CDT Saturday was 20.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.1 feet
    tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
    Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.0
    feet on 03/30/1960.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4280 9136 4284 9134 4269 9096 4272 9131


$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
843 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...

  Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County.

  Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County.

.Much of the Turkey River Basin from Garber upstream through
Spillville received 2 to 5 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. The
latest forecasts brings the crest at Elkader lower due to lower
forecast precipitation amounts during the overnight as well as a
slower routing from upstream locations. Much of the uncertainty in
these river forecasts stems from uncertainty in how fast the water
will flow downstream with time.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional river and weather information is available at
www.weather.gov/lacrosse.

The next statement will be issued Sunday morning by 1000 AM CDT.

&&

IAC043-201500-
/O.CON.KARX.FL.W.0050.000000T0000Z-260921T2240Z/
/EKDI4.2.ER.260919T1141Z.260920T0600Z.260921T1040Z.NO/
843 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Turkey River at Elkader.

* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 7:45 PM CDT Saturday was 15.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet
    just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.1
    feet on 05/31/2013.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4294 9146 4284 9134 4280 9136 4293 9161
      4298 9161


$$

Cecava
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1227 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

  East Branch Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville affecting
  Lafayette County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM CDT.

&&

WIC065-200530-
/O.NEW.KMKX.FL.W.0044.260920T0045Z-260922T0200Z/
/BCHW3.1.ER.260920T0045Z.260920T1800Z.260921T1342Z.NO/
1227 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...East Branch Pecatonica River near Blanchardville.

* WHEN...From this evening to Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Highway 78, F and H north of park in
  Blanchardville is flooded and closed. Floodwaters completely cover
  McKellar Park, inluding the tennis courts and football field.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.1 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
    evening to a crest of 13.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will
    then fall below flood stage Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.2
    feet on 03/05/1949.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4283 8993 4284 8984 4279 8982 4268 8981
      4268 8991 4279 8991


$$
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
922 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

IAC043-200230-
/O.NEW.KARX.FA.W.0019.260919T1422Z-260920T1415Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clayton IA-
922 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southwestern Clayton County in northeastern Iowa along the
  Volga River...

* WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The Volga River and nearby tributaries continue to rise
  due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 920 AM CDT, automated gauges and local law enforcement
    indicated rapid river rises along the Volga River, which will
    continue through the afternoon. Additional heavy rain is possible
    this afternoon, which could exacerbate current flooding issues.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Volga, Highway 13 And County C 24, Osborne, Mederville, Highway
    56 And County W 70, Saint Sebald, Thomasville, Communia,
    Littleport and Highland.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4293 9161 4280 9136 4271 9130 4274 9160
      4282 9160 4289 9161


$$

KDS
Flood Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
916 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

IAC065-200230-
/O.EXT.KARX.FA.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260920T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Fayette IA-
916 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Fayette County in northeastern Iowa...

* WHEN...Until 700 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
  remain closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 912 AM CDT, local law enforcement and automated gauges
    indicated that flooding continues across the county this morning
    due to 3 to 6 inches of rain that occurred last night, with the
    flooding impacts becoming more concentrated along the Turkey and
    Viola rivers moving into the afternoon and overnight.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the
    warned area this afternoon and evening.
  - Some locations experiencing flooding include...
    West Union, Fayette, Elgin, Clermont, Maynard, Hawkeye,
    Arlington, Waucoma, Wadena, Westgate, St. Lucas, Randalia,
    Donnan, Douglas, Albany, Volga River State Park, Highway 93 And
    County W 14, County Roads W 42 And B 40, Eldorado and Brainard.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4308 9161 4281 9161 4274 9161 4274 9208
      4308 9208


$$

KDS
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