Flood Warning issued September 26 at 9:00AM CDT until October 1 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet Saturday,
October 3rd.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.
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