Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:29PM CDT until April 25 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
April 19, 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 and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, April 25.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S.
Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet and rising
slowly.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4
feet Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday, April 25.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: