The National Weather Service Quad Cities Office has issued several flood watches for eastern Iowa, including Louisa and Johnson counties in the KCII listening area.

Flooding is possible along the Cedar River beginning Wednesday, June 26, and continuing through Saturday. This includes the river at Cedar Bluff affecting Johnson County, and near Conesville affecting Louisa County. An additional flood watch is in effect for much of the Mississippi River including near New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa County. This watch begins Thursday and continues until further notice.

Residents and those with interests near the potential flooding areas should monitor rising water levels during the week and be prepared for possible flood warnings. To view the latest from the National Weather Service, click here.