Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 7:50PM CDT until June 22 at 1:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 5:50pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet and falling
slowly.
- Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 12.5 feet
through early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage Sunday 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.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: