Flood Warning in Edgar County, Illinois

Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED 8/3/2025 7:22:00 PM (UTC) Urgency: Immediate Severity: Severe Certainty: Observed
8/3/2025 7:22:00 PM until 8/4/2025 7:30:00 PM
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued byMonday evening at 730 PM CDT.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.4 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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