Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:11AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 8:11am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, water affects many residences along the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet
this evening. It will fall to 11.6 feet on Monday, then rise
again to 12.9 feet Friday, October 09. Additional rises are
possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov