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Scott County, Iowa, Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 12 at 8:30AM CDT until October 12 at 7:02PM 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...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Monday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 8.2 feet Monday, October 19. - 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 12 at 4:47AM CDT until October 12 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this morning and continue falling to 8.1 feet Sunday, October 18. - 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 11 at 8:23PM CDT until October 13 at 12:00AM 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The river continues to fall rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 8.1 feet Sunday, October 18. - 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 11 at 9:44AM CDT until October 13 at 4:30AM 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 moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 12.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue falling to 8.1 feet Sunday, October 18. - 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 morning.
“Flood Warning issued October 10 at 7:50PM CDT until October 13 at 4:30AM 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet and falling. - Recent Activity...The river has slipped below the major flood stage and into moderate flood this evening. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Monday evening and continue falling to 8.1 feet next Saturday, October 17. - 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 evening.
“Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:19AM CDT until October 13 at 1:48AM 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...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest today and fall below flood stage Monday afternoon and continue falling to 8.2 feet Saturday, October 17. - 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 morning.
“Flood Warning issued October 9 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 1:48AM 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 Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet and steady. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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 Saturday morning.
“Flood Warning issued October 9 at 8:23AM CDT until October 13 at 7:30AM 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. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday 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 Saturday morning.
“Flood Warning issued October 8 at 7:54PM CDT until October 13 at 6:00AM 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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * 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 12.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Thursday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday 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 Friday morning.
“Flood Warning issued October 8 at 8:19AM CDT until October 13 at 4:30AM 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 late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday 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 Friday morning.
“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday 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 Thursday evening.
“Flood Warning issued October 7 at 10:17AM CDT until October 13 at 11:00AM 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 Scott and Clinton Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning.
“Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:36PM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM 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.* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday 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 Wednesday evening.
“Flood Warning issued October 6 at 9:36AM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM 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 Scott and Clinton Counties. Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Cedar River near Conesville affecting Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Iowa River at Wapello affecting Louisa County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Monday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.1 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a secondary crest of 12.7 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday 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 Wednesday morning.
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