Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:57AM CDT until September 21 at
Affecting Clayton, IA
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 5:00 AM
Clayton, IA
Confirmed in Clayton, IA; expires 5:00 AM.
Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Turkey River at Garber affecting Clayton County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Turkey River at Spillville affecting Winneshiek County. Turkey River at Elkader affecting Clayton County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey River at Elkader. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in areas near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Sunday was 15.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 5.6 feet Sunday, September 27. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.1 feet on 03/23/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™