Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:26AM CDT until April 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 8:26am
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...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...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, overbank flooding occurs. Water affects
residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water
affects businesses along the river near Calamus.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 12.4 feet today.
It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov