Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 07:51

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:51AM CDT until June 23 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 7:51am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast to continue. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then slowly fall through the weekend. - 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 Thursday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL