Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Flooding could impact parts of eastern Iowa by early Wednesday as rivers continue rising from days of heavy rainfall, prompting an extended Flood Watch along the Cedar and Iowa Rivers.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, the Cedar River at Cedar Rapids is expected to reach flood stage by early Wednesday morning, potentially topping 12 feet. Impacts could begin as early as Tuesday night, particularly in Linn County, where water may affect Osborn Park and other low-lying areas.
Farther south, flood watches are also in place for the Cedar River near Conesville and the Iowa River at Marengo. In Muscatine and Louisa Counties, water could rise over access roads along Iowa Highway 22 and affect campgrounds and Jack Shuger Memorial Park in Moscow. Flood stage near Conesville is 13 feet, and levels were nearing that threshold Friday morning. The Iowa River at Marengo is also expected to surpass its 15-foot flood stage by Saturday evening, with flooding likely on nearby farmland in Iowa and Benton Counties.
Residents in flood-prone zones should secure belongings, avoid driving across flooded roads, and monitor emergency alerts. The National Weather Service will issue its next update by 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
