Scott County, Iowa, Thursday, October 1, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 3:05PM CDT until October 1 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Scott County in east central Iowa... * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 303 PM CDT, Emergency management reported an area of very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Duck Creek is out of its banks and several roads have been closed in Davenport and Bettendorf. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 2:10PM CDT until October 1 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Scott County in east central Iowa... * WHEN...Until 815 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 209 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over a saturated ground. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 10:19AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and Lee Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.

“Flood Warning issued September 30 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening.