Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 11:15AM CDT until September 28 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 9:15am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:30 AM CDT Monday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet
early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday, September 28.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov