Iowa Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 13:13

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 4 at 3:13PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Jones, Linn and Cedar Counties. ...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 forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon at 315 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL