Iowa Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 06/12/2026 08:17

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 12 at 10:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 12, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires: 
June 13, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Maquoketa River near Maquoketa affecting Jackson County. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Henry IA, Lee and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet early Sunday 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 this morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov