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Flood Warning issued April 28 at 7:09PM CDT until May 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

AREAS AFFECTED: Clinton, IA; Scott, IA

DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.9 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued byTuesday evening at 715 PM CDT.

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