Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 7:51PM CDT until April 16 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S.
Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near a crest of
12.5 feet through Monday morning. It will then fall below
flood stage Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov