Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:10PM CDT until May 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Category
Met
Severity
Severe
Certainty
Observed
Urgency
Immediate
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 late Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Water affects homes
along old U.S. Highway 61.
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 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9
feet Friday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
early Sunday afternoon.
- 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.

The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Sent
04/29/2025 21:10
Effective
04/29/2025 21:10
Onset
04/29/2025 21:10
Expires
04/30/2025 21:15
Ends
05/04/2025 21:00
Sender Name
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Affected Zones