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Scott County, Iowa, Monday, October 5, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 6, 1:07 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 6, 9:26 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 7, 9:27 PM CDT4 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
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“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:27AM CDT until October 11 at 6:00AM 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. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Linn, Jones and Cedar Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - 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. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 8:40PM CDT until October 11 at 6:25AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 12.0 feet tomorrow morning and then rise to a crest of 12.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday 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. The next statement will be issued by Monday evening.
“Flood Warning issued October 4 at 9:38AM CDT until October 10 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring but is expected to fall to moderate flooding before going back to major flooding Wednesday evening. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - 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. The next statement will be issued by this evening.
“Flood Warning issued October 3 at 8:55PM CDT until October 10 at 9:00PM 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. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River near Lone Tree affecting Johnson, Louisa and Washington Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Lee and Henry IA Counties. North Skunk River near Sigourney affecting Keokuk County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.9 feet Monday night and then rise again to 12.6 feet Thursday afternoon before falling to 10.3 feet Saturday, October 10. - 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. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.
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