Syracuse State Wildlife Management Area, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Watch issued May 23 at 10:55AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1100 AM CDT.

National Weather Service