Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:48PM CDT until April 26 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until Sunday, April 26.
* 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 12.2 feet and steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4
feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Sunday, April 26.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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