Local weather forecast

Weather in Wapello, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 52653

Overcast
Now56°F

Overcast

High / Low64° / 55°
Rain chance57%
Wind5 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:45PM CDT until September 26 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Wapello. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Agricultural land near the river is flooded and water covers most islands. Water starts rising onto secondary roads in Wapello Bottoms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 22.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 15.6 feet Friday, October 02. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet.

Safety instructions

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.

Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:45PM CDT until September 26 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Iowa River at Oakville. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, River Road is under water and the water is a few feet up onto the levee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Friday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 5.6 feet Friday, October 02. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Safety instructions

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast56°21% rain
10 AMOvercast58°17% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby60°16% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby61°17% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby61°19% rain
2 PMLight rain shower60°33% rain
3 PMLight rain shower62°35% rain
4 PMLight rain shower64°26% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy64°6% rain
6 PMCloudy63°15% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby62°31% rain
8 PMOvercast60°22% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
64° 55°Overcast
Rain 57%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
69° 56°Overcast
Rain 30%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
72° 56°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity75%
Pressure30.18 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph SE
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:55 PM
Moonrise06:45 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 64°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance3 PM · 35%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 13 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 35%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

64°F, 6% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 35%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Wapello

Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.

Wapello is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.18°N latitude and 91.19°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Wapello weather today

Overcast and 56°F in Wapello, IA. Today's high is 64°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 75%, pressure is 30.18 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wapello

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 69°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 30%.

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