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weather NWS severe Johnson, IA; Washington, IA June 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM

Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...

English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties.

.Recent heavy rainfall and run-off will produce flooding on portions of the English River.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...English River at Kalona.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins approaching several county roads. Agricultural land nea

Flooding in Johnson, IA; Washington, IA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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