Active AlertsClinton

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 9:30 PM Aug. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. Cedar River near Conesville affecting Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
When: From Saturday morning to Sunday morning.
Impacts: At 11.0 feet, water affects County Road E63 north of the river near Toronto and affects the lowest roads in Buena Vista.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet. - ForecastThe river will rise above flood stage Saturday morning to 11.2 feet Saturday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Recommended Action

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. The next statement will be issued by Friday evening.

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