Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:30AM CDT until April 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
.Additional rainfall during the first half of this week may prolong
this crest, or cause the river to rise again mid to late week.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Thursday morning and continue falling through the
weekend.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Recommendations
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.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1030 AM
CDT.