Waarschuwingen, Calamus Volunteer Fire Department

Flood Watch issued July 4 at 1:57AM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following counties, Mercer and Rock Island and east central Iowa, including the following counties, Clinton, Jackson and Scott. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of slow moving storms today over a saturated ground to bring an elevated risk for flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued July 3 at 8:37PM 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 Clinton and Scott Counties. ...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa Shaw Rd affecting Cedar, Linn and Jones Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects old U.S. Highway 61 near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 945 PM CDT.