Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/24/2026 07:12

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:12AM CDT until September 30 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 24, 2026 - 7:12am
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall very slowly over the next several days. - 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 Friday morning.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov