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Flood Warning — Clinton, IA; Scott, IA

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 20, 2:28 AM UTC · Updated Sep 20, 1:57 AM UTC
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...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 13.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Sunday evening.

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Clinton, IA; Scott, IA · 41.837°, -90.699°

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Clinton, IA; Scott, IA

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Sep 20, 1:57 AM UTC · nws

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet and rising rapidly. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 13.0 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 Sunday evening.

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