Station Name: Palo
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 732 feet

Nearest Address:
CR-E36
Palo, IA 52411
Linn County

GPS Coordinates: 42.0692, -91.785

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

Strong south-southwesterly winds will continue this afternoon through the early evening hours, with occasional gusts as high as 45 mph. There are also some developing showers and a few isolated thunderstorms this afternoon that could help generate stronger wind gusts up to 50 mph. If traveling on east-to-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, especially in high profile vehicles. Secure all loose objects. Winds will begin to diminish by mid-evening.

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:13PM CDT until April 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:13 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 9:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water reaches the bottom of the levee surrounding Marengo. Water affects low lying agricultural land along the river * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is cresting. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.4 feet Saturday, April 18. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 915 PM CDT.

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:26AM CDT until April 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 7:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Iowa River at Marengo. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects agricultural land along the river. Water is several feet deep in places. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 15.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 700 AM CDT.