Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:54AM CDT until April 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 7:54am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
.Additional rainfall Thursday night could prolong flooding into
early next week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* 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 Wednesday, the stage was 12.2 feet.
- The river has crested and is beginning to fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall through the
weekend and below flood stage on Saturday.
- 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 Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov