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River Flood Warning 49, NWS Quad Cities, IA

April 29, 2017Clinton County, Scott County, Iowa

NWS Quad Cities, IA issued this river flood warning at Apr 29, 2017, 9:14 AM CDT for Clinton County, Scott County, Iowa. It took effect at Apr 30, 2017, 5:26 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Apr 29, 2017, 9:14 AM CDT (14:14 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 30, 2017, 5:26 AM CDT
Expired: May 6, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT
In force: 6 days
Issued by: NWS Quad Cities, IA
Area: Storm-based polygon
Flood severity: Moderate

Counties Clinton County, IA, Scott County, IA

The radar

The Quad Cities radar (KDVN), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The river

Written for the forecast point Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt (DEWI4). The gauge peaked at 11.06 ft at Apr 30, 2017, 10:00 AM CDT.

Action stage: 10 ft
Minor stage: 11 ft
Moderate stage: 11.5 ft
Major stage: 12.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 05422000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

270 
WGUS43 KDVN 291414
FLWDVN


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
914 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

.Moderate to heavy rain through the weekend will likely result in
a sharp rise on the Wapsipinicon River at De Witt.

River forecasts include past precipitation and forecast rainfall for
the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an 
alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

IAC045-163-300214-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.W.0049.170430T1500Z-170506T1500Z/
/DEWI4.2.ER.170430T1500Z.170501T1800Z.170505T0300Z.NO/
914 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...Flood Warning in effect until Thursday evening...

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a
* Flood Warning for
  The Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At  8:30 AM Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet...and steady.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Sunday morning...and continue 
  rising to 12.0 feet Monday. Fall below flood stage Thursday 
  evening.
* Impact...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.

&&

LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
      4171 9080 4185 9090            

$$

Haase

4 follow-up statements

043 
WGUS83 KDVN 300136
FLSDVN


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
836 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

.Heavy rainfall through the weekend will likely produce
moderate flooding on portions of the Rock River and the
Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt.

River forecasts include past precipitation and forecast rainfall for
the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an 
alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

IAC045-163-301736-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0049.170430T1500Z-170506T0900Z/
/DEWI4.2.ER.170430T1500Z.170502T0000Z.170504T2100Z.NO/
836 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Thursday...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* Until Thursday.
* At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Sunday morning...and continue 
  rising to 11.9 feet Monday evening. Fall below flood stage 
  Thursday.
* Impact...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.

&&

LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
      4171 9080 4185 9090            

$$

ILC195-301735-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0050.170501T0742Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMOI2.2.ER.170501T0742Z.170502T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rock River at Como.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 8.2 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Monday morning...and continue 
  rising to 11.8 feet Tuesday.

&&

LAT...LON 4169 9002 4181 8975 4183 8963 4175 8963
      4163 8999                      

$$

ILC073-161-195-301735-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0051.170501T1200Z-000000T0000Z/
/JOSI2.2.ER.170501T1200Z.170504T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...Flood Warning remains in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rock River near Joslin.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:45 PM Saturday the stage was 11.0 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Monday morning...and continue 
  rising to 15.7 feet Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Water affects residences in the Thompson 
  addition.

&&

LAT...LON 4152 9032 4169 9002 4163 8999 4148 9027


$$

ILC073-161-301735-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0052.170501T1600Z-000000T0000Z/
/MLII2.2.ER.170501T1600Z.170504T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rock River at Moline.
* Until further notice.
* At 7:30 PM Saturday the stage was 10.9 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Monday morning...and continue 
  rising to 13.9 feet Wednesday evening.

&&

LAT...LON 4148 9061 4152 9032 4148 9027 4144 9043
      4145 9064                      

$$
RP Kinney

955 
WGUS83 KDVN 300904
FLSDVN


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
404 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

.Here is updated flood information for the Wapsipincon River. 

River forecasts include past precipitation and forecast rainfall for
the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an 
alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

IAC045-163-010104-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0049.170430T1026Z-170506T0900Z/
/DEWI4.2.ER.170430T1026Z.170502T0000Z.170504T2100Z.NO/
404 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Thursday...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* Until Thursday.
* At  3:30 AM Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Recent activity...the river is rising quickly due to yesterday's
  heavy rain. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning...and continue 
  rising to 11.9 feet Monday evening. Fall below flood stage 
  Thursday.
* Impact...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.

&&

LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
      4171 9080 4185 9090            

$$

133 
WGUS83 KDVN 301506
FLSDVN


Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
1006 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

.Updated flood information for the Wapsipinicon, Rock and La Moine Rivers.

River forecasts include past precipitation and forecast rainfall for
the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an 
alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

IAC045-163-010706-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-170505T0300Z/
/DEWI4.2.ER.170430T1225Z.170501T1200Z.170503T1500Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Wednesday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 11.0 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise to 11.5 feet Monday morning. Fall below flood stage
  Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At  11.5 feet...Moderate Flood Stage. Water affects homes 
  along old U.S. Highway 61. The river is bank full in most areas.

&&

LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
      4171 9080 4185 9090            

$$

ILC195-010705-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0050.170501T1330Z-170507T0000Z/
/CMOI2.2.ER.170501T1330Z.170503T0000Z.170505T1200Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until Friday morning...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rock River at Como.
* Until Friday morning.
* At  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 8.6 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Monday morning...and continue 
  rising to 11.2 feet Tuesday evening. Fall below flood stage Friday
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 4169 9002 4181 8975 4183 8963 4175 8963
      4163 8999                      

$$

ILC073-161-195-010705-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0051.170501T1030Z-000000T0000Z/
/JOSI2.2.ER.170501T1030Z.170503T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rock River near Joslin.
* Until further notice.
* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Monday morning...and continue 
  rising to 14.5 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At  14.0 feet...Water affects residences in outlying areas
  immediately along the river including basements, yards, driveways,
  and access roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4152 9032 4169 9002 4163 8999 4148 9027


$$

ILC073-161-010705-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.W.0052.170501T1400Z-000000T0000Z/
/MLII2.2.ER.170501T1400Z.170503T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...Flood Warning now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Rock River at Moline.
* Until further notice.
* At  9:30 AM Sunday the stage was 11.2 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage Monday morning...and continue 
  rising to 13.8 feet Wednesday morning.
* Impact...At  13.2 feet...Water affects 60th Street south of John 
  Deere Road in Moline and 75th Ave from Green Valley Park 48th St. 
  Water is on Canal Road in Big Island. Smith's Island is affected 
  by flood waters.

&&

LAT...LON 4148 9061 4152 9032 4148 9027 4144 9043
      4145 9064                      

$$

ILC067-109-010705-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0047.000000T0000Z-170505T1217Z/
/CLMI2.2.ER.000000T0000Z.170501T1800Z.170504T0017Z.NO/
1006 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...Flood Warning remains in effect until Wednesday evening...

The Flood Warning continues for
  The La Moine River at Colmar.
* Until Wednesday evening.
* At  9:45 AM Sunday the stage was 20.4 feet...and rising.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...Rise to 23.7 feet Monday. Fall below flood stage 
  Wednesday evening.
* Impact...At  22.5 feet...Water affects lower roads around 
  Birmingham.

&&

LAT...LON 4043 9093 4024 9074 4013 9066 4013 9072
      4041 9102                       

$$

Haase

322 
WGUS43 KDVN 010209
FLWDVN


BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA/IL
909 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

River forecasts include past precipitation and forecast rainfall for
the next 24 hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an 
alternate route. Turn around, don't drown.

&&

IAC045-163-010239-
/O.CAN.KDVN.FL.W.0049.000000T0000Z-170505T0300Z/
/DEWI4.1.ER.170430T1225Z.170430T2115Z.170430T2245Z.NO/
909 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...Flood Warning is cancelled...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* At  8:30 PM Sunday the stage was 10.9 feet...and falling.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* No flooding is occurring...and no flooding is forecast.
* Recent activity...River crested at 11.05 feet Sunday afternoon.
* Forecast...Fall to 10.3 feet Tuesday morning.

&&

LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
      4171 9080 4185 9090            

$$

GROSS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Quad Cities, IA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 29, 9:50 AM CDT	River Flood Watch	DVN	Louisa	7 days
Apr 29, 9:50 AM CDT	River Flood Watch	DVN	Louisa	7 days
Apr 29, 9:50 AM CDT	River Flood Watch	DVN	Johnson, Washington	5 days
Apr 29, 11:43 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	DVN	Muscatine, Scott	4 days
Apr 29, 11:43 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	DVN	Muscatine	4 days
Apr 29, 11:43 AM CDT	River Flood Warning	DVN	Louisa, Muscatine	7 days
Apr 29, 4:41 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	DVN	Clinton, Scott	79 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.