Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 12:03PM CDT until September 20 at
Affecting Benton, IA; Cedar, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA
In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 6:45 PM
Benton, IA; Cedar, IA; Iowa, IA; Johnson, IA; Jones, IA; Linn, IA
Likely impact across 6 counties in IA; effects through 6:45 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Benton County in east central Iowa... Northern Cedar County in east central Iowa... Northern Iowa County in east central Iowa... Northern Johnson County in east central Iowa... Jones County in east central Iowa... Linn County in east central Iowa... * WHEN...Until 145 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams remain flooded or very slowly receding due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1201 PM CDT, there continued to be public reports of slowly receding water from flooded creeks in and near Marion in Linn County. Runoff from recent heavy rain will continue lead to flooding of low-lying spots, urban areas, small streams and creeks and poor-drainage areas. The threat for heavy rain has ended, but runoff will delay fall of water levels and improvement in conditions. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Vinton, Marengo, Mechanicsville, Stanwood, Marion, Hiawatha, Mount Vernon, Robins, Belle Plaine, Center Point, Lisbon, Fairfax, Solon, Ely, Atkins, Walford, Springville and Palo.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™