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Flood Warning
ActiveClinton, IA; Scott, IA
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...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.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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