Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 8:23PM CDT until October 13 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 6:23pm
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects
residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water
affects businesses along the river near Calamus.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river continues to fall rapidly.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 8.1 feet Sunday,
October 18.
- 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 Monday evening.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov