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weather NWS severe Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA July 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Flood Warning

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

Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Cedar River near Conesville.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, water affects Edgewater Road and 245th Street near Conesville.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Friday, the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue fa

Flooding in Louisa, IA; Muscatine, 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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