First published 10/10/2026, 3:53:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 3:53:15 PM UTC

Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:19AM CDT until October 13 at 1:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Major flooding is occurring on the Wapsipinicon River near De Witt, affecting Clinton and Scott Counties in Iowa. Floodwater affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river; the warning advises motorists not to drive through flooded areas.

Why it matters

The warning reports major flooding and a flooded-road hazard near the river.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlood Warning issued October 10 at 10:19AM CDT until October 13 at 1:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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