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Flood Warning issued October 2 at 5:11AM CDT until October 3 at

Affecting Black Hawk, IA

In effect until: Oct 2, 2026, 10:15 PM

Black Hawk, IA

Likely impact in Black Hawk, IA; effects through 10:15 PM.

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

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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Iowa...

Black Hawk Creek at Hudson affecting Black Hawk County.

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

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

* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.9 feet, and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued October 2 at 5:11AM CDT until October 3 at

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