Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/30/2026 08:46

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 30, 2026 - 8:46am
Expires: 
October 1, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton 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 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov