Flood Warning Iowa | Effective 04/07/2026 07:48

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 7, 2026 - 7:48am
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice. * 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 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning and continue rising to 12.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - 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 Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL