Headline:
Flood Warning issued October 12 at 4:47AM CDT until October 12 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 2:47am
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, water affects County Road E63 north of the
river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
this morning and continue falling to 8.1 feet Sunday, October 18.
- 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 this evening.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov