Flood Warning for Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
What: Moderate flooding is occurring. 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. Where: Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S....
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. ...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.
WHERE
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
WHEN
Until Wednesday morning.
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 Monday the stage was 11.8 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 845 PM CDT.