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 Iowa... Illinois... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. English River at Kalona affecting Johnson and Washington Counties. 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 Clinton and Scott Counties.
WHAT
Moderate flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
WHEN
Until Wednesday evening.
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 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday evening. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 630 PM CDT.