Scott County, Iowa, Friday, October 2, 2026

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:11AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... 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 13.0 feet, water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet this evening. It will fall to 11.6 feet on Monday, then rise again to 12.9 feet Friday, October 09. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

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 Saturday morning.

“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 1:56AM CDT until October 2 at 1:00PM 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... Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM CDT, Rainfall has diminished throughout the warned area. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches have occurred across the warned area resulting in flooding. Law Enforcement and Emergency Management report several roads either partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing water and some are closed. Duck Creek is out of its banks leading to several road closures in Davenport and Bettendorf. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:42PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Skunk River at Augusta affecting Lee, Henry IA and Des Moines Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. 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 7:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.

“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:08PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00PM 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... Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that rain was beginning to diminish across the area. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches have occurred across the warning area resulting in flooding. Law Enforcement and Emergency Management report several roads either partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing water and some are closed. Duck Creek is out of its banks leading to several road closures in Davenport and Bettendorf.

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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.

“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.