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Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:28AM CDT until October 4 at

Affecting Black Hawk, IA

In effect until: Oct 4, 2026, 5:00 AM

Black Hawk, IA

Confirmed in Black Hawk, IA; expires 5:00 AM.

Avoid flooded areas. Move to higher ground if water is rising near you.

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

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Black Hawk Creek at Hudson, or from the Black Hawk-Grundy
County line to the Cedar River in Waterloo.

* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water closes Ranchero Rd in Waterloo. Some
residential evacuations may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet, and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just
after midnight tonight and continue falling to 8.3 feet Saturday,
October 10.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Flood Warning issued October 3 at 10:28AM CDT until October 4 at

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