First published 10/8/2026, 1:05:15 AM · Last updated 10/8/2026, 1:05:15 AM

Flood Warning issued October 7 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

The warning covers the Wapsipinicon River near De Witt, affecting Scott and Clinton Counties in Iowa. Moderate flooding is occurring, major flooding is forecast, and water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river.

Why it matters

The source urges motorists to avoid flooded roads and barricades and to use caution near riverbanks.

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: 5/10The 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 7 at 7:37PM CDT until October 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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