Ben Martinsen Area, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 10 at 9:14AM CDT until June 15 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. .Rounds of heavy rain will produce flooding on portions of the Wapsipinicon River. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water affects homes along old U.S. Highway 61. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 11.7 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. 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 Thursday morning at 915 AM CDT.

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