Iowa - United States   2026-09-20   Sunday   41.52N, -90.58W

Davenport

Iowa - United States
2026-09-20

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 11:26AM CDT until September 24 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Issue date: 2026-09-20T16:26+00:00

...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.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:40AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Issue date: 2026-09-20T14:40+00:00

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. .Additional rainfall from today through Monday night is expected to be considerably lighter than what fell Thursday through Saturday night. This helps provide higher confidence in these river forecasts. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.