Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:09PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and
Whiteside 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 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.0
feet early Sunday afternoon.
- 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 afternoon at 300 PM
CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: