Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...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 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM CDT Thursday was 11.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: