Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 1:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 5:37pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet and steady.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Monday 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 Saturday morning.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov