Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 08:35

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 10:35AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 8:35am
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Sunday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 12.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction: 
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 Sunday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL