Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 8:30AM CDT until October 12 at 7:02PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 6:30am
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water affects County Road E63 north of the
river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 7:30 AM CDT Monday was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 8.2 feet Monday, October 19.
- 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 this evening.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov