Flood Warning for Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
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What: Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. Where: Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. When: Until late Monday night.
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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.
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...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.
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Flood Warning issued October 6 at 7:36PM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Quad Cities IA IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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