First published 10/9/2026, 2:58:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 2:58:15 PM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 9 at 9:35AM CDT until October 10 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The warning covers the Iowa River at Marengo, affecting Iowa and Benton Counties, where minor flooding is occurring. The source reports agricultural land affected and advises motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

Why it matters

Floodwater is affecting agricultural land, and the warning urges people to avoid flooded roads and riverbanks.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

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).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 9 at 9:35AM CDT until October 10 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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