First published 10/7/2026, 3:56:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 1:33:16 AM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 7 at 10:17AM CDT until October 9 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The NWS Quad Cities issued a warning covering several Iowa rivers, with minor flooding occurring near Conesville. The alert was in effect from the evening of October 8 until the morning of October 9, 2026.

Why it matters

Floodwater was affecting roads near Conesville, and the alert warned motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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