Flood Watch issued July 10 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issue date: 2026-07-10T21:20+00:00
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Waterloo, or from the Waterloo-Cedar Falls city limits to Spring Creek near La Porte City. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Many storm sewers are closed along Black Hawk Creek and the Cedar River. The Fletcher Ave levee gates are closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few days. The river may reach flood stage. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Flood Warning issued July 10 at 4:15PM CDT until July 13 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issue date: 2026-07-10T21:15+00:00
...The National Weather Service in Des Moines IA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Cedar Falls, or from the West Fork Cedar River to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo city limits. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 91.0 feet, Water affects Big Woods Rd south of Dunkerton Rd as well as the north parking lot of Island Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 86.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 91.1 feet Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 89.0 feet.
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 3:59PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issue date: 2026-07-10T20:59+00:00
CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause damage. WHERE...Central, eastern and northeast Iowa. WHEN...Until 7pm. IMPACTS...None expected. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If a funnel cloud is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning becomes necessary, take appropriate action.
Flood Warning issued July 10 at 10:13AM CDT until July 11 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issue date: 2026-07-10T15:13+00:00
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...The Shell Rock River at Shell Rock, or from Flood Creek near Clarksville to the Cedar River. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects S Prairie St. At 12.5 feet, Seepage occurs in several basements close to the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 12.3 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late this evening to 9.5 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 10:02PM CDT until July 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Issue date: 2026-07-10T03:02+00:00
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Cedar Falls affecting Black Hawk county. Cedar River at Waterloo affecting Black Hawk county. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River at Janesville affecting Black Hawk and Bremer counties. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Shell Rock River at Shell Rock affecting Black Hawk, Bremer and Butler counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...The Cedar River at Janesville, or from Quarter Section Run west of Denver to the West Fork Cedar River. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects W 3rd St and may result in evacuation of a trailer court in Janesville. Water also affects much of the Janesville city park as well as nearby gravel roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
