Flood Watch for Clinton; Scott
What: Flooding is possible. 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. At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near...
Official alert brief
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Jones, Cedar and Linn Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.
WHAT
Flooding is possible.
WHERE
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
WHEN
From Monday morning until further notice.
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. At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday morning. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instructions
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1145 AM CDT.