Flood Watch for Clinton; Scott
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What is happening
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. Where: Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. When: From Saturday afternoon to Saturday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Saturday afternoon.
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Bulletin details
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. .Recent heavy rainfall has the Wapsipinicon River rising. Another round of heavy rainfall will occur tonight. Right now the heaviest rainfall looks to fall well south of the Wapsipinicon basin. If rainfall is less than what is currently forecast, the river may or may not reach flood stage. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon to Saturday 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 2:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.9 feet. Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon. Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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Flood Watch issued August 14 at 3:29PM CDT until August 15 at 11:00PM 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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