Every watch, warning and advisory the National Weather Service has in force over Scott County, Iowa. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.
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Alerts in force2
Every product in force for Scott County, worst first, with its full text.
Flood Warning
Severe
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:27PM CDT until September 27 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Issued Until 7 days left
Areas Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Full text
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the
river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet
early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, September 27.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
What to do
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Monday evening.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 11:26AM CDT until September 24 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Begins Until 4 days left
Areas Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA; Rock Island, IL
Full text
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Iowa...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Scott
and Muscatine zones.
.Rainfall that fell Saturday night into early this morning was
aligned more with tributaries that flow into the Mississippi south of
the Quad Cities. This has resulted in a lower forecast for the
Mississippi River in this area. Observational trends will continue to
be monitored through this afternoon and evening, and may result in
the Watch being cancelled this evening.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.
* WHEN...From Monday evening to Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet and slowly rising.
- Forecast...Rises on the river will continue through at least
Monday night. The river may reach flood stage, but is less likely
to do so than forecasts from 24 hours ago.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What to do
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.
In the past year the National Weather Service issued 147 alerts for Scott County, including 32 severe thunderstorm warnings, 6 flash flood warnings, 6 flood warnings and 6 tornado warnings.
From the Iowa Environmental Mesonet’s archive of NWS watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC), by the county’s own code and the forecast zones inside it. Each date links to the event at the IEM.
Nearby
The counties around Scott County, with what is in force in each.
The hazard is happening or about to. Act now: a tornado warning means take shelter, a flash flood warning means move to higher ground.
Watch
Conditions favor the hazard. Nothing is happening yet; have a plan and be ready to act if a warning follows.
Advisory
A hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause trouble, such as dense fog, heat or light ice.
Statement
Information about weather that does not yet meet a warning: a strong storm, a hydrologic update, or a special weather statement.
Severity (extreme, severe, moderate, minor) is the rating the issuing office gives each product. More on the difference: tornado watch vs. tornado warning. Alerts come from the National Weather Service; follow its instructions and your local officials.
Sources
Alerts from the National Weather Service's public feed, read afresh every minute, and matched to counties and zones by their UGC codes. Warnings from outside the United States come from each country's own meteorological service. Follow the issuing office's instructions and your local officials.
