Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:00PM CDT until April 16 at 7:31PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until Thursday, April 16.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S.
Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river continues to slowly rise.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.3
feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Thursday, April 16.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Friday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov