Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
.Additional rainfall from today through Monday night is expected to
be considerably lighter than what fell Thursday through Saturday
night. This helps provide higher confidence in these river forecasts.
* 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 Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet and slowly rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet
Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.
- 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.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov