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July 11, 2025 7:35 PM

The Scott County area has experienced a large amount of rain in the last two hours with more to come this evening. Community members are asked to:

• Stay home if you are safe to do so

• Do not drive through flooded streets; many areas that are not normally flooded have been impacted

• Please only call 911 for life safety emergencies; the call volume is high and responders addressing high priority calls first

Do not call 911 to report property damage or flooding unless it presents a lifethreatening danger

• Monitor local news and weather apps to keep alert to changing weather situations

• Individuals living near creeks or streams should stay vigilant and monitor the situation for fast-rising water and be prepared to evacuate if necessary

Individuals displaced from their home due to flooding can call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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Mississippi River Flooding Update - Flood Donations Center
May 8, 2019 From: Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississippi River Flooding – Flood Donation Center The Salvation Army will open a Flood Donation Center on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Flood Donation Center will be a location for individuals to donate items, and to...
Posted: May 8, 2019
Road closed barricades flooded in water on River Drive.
2019 Flood Resources
Volunteer resources have been updated.
Posted: May 8, 2019
Mississippi River Flooding - No Increased Tetanus Risk
People commonly ask about the risk of tetanus during floods. Flooding is NOT shown to increase the risk for tetanus disease. However, people are at risk for tetanus infection IF they are injured and have wounds that are contaminated by the environment. Any time you receive a wound, ask your...
Posted: May 6, 2019
Mississippi River Flooding - Media Briefing 5-3-2019
May 3, 2019 From: Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississippi River Flooding Media Briefing Officials from the Cities of Davenport and Bettendorf and Scott County Emergency Management will host a media briefing updating on the Mississippi River flooding impacting Iowa...
Posted: May 2, 2019
Mississippi River Flooding Update - Flood Safety
May 2, 2019 From: Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mississippi River Flooding - Flood Safety Record levels flooding of the Mississippi River are impacting the wastewater plant and the plant has now reached its capacity. We are seeing surcharge in the main lines. With...
Posted: May 2, 2019
Mississippi River Flooding Update - 5-2-2019
May 2, 2019 From: Public Information Officer, 563-484-3058 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Update on Response to Mississippi River Flooding As flooding conditions continue to change due to additional rainfall, the Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the Cities of Davenport and Bettendorf, partner...
Posted: May 2, 2019
City of Davenport and Scott County Emergency Management to Host Media Briefing
Officials from the City of Davenport and Scott County Emergency Management will be hosting a media briefing related to the Mississippi River flooding impacting downtown Davenport and surrounding areas. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 10:00am Davenport Police Department Community Room 416 N Harrison St,...
Posted: April 30, 2019
Mississippi River Flooding Donations Hours Extended
The Salvation Army will extend the dates for the donation center at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds to accept donations related to residents displaced by the Mississippi River flooding. The Salvation Army will be accepting the following donations: Water Non Perishable Food / Packaged Snacks...
Posted: April 30, 2019
Relocation Assistance due to Flooding in Downtown Davenport
Date April 30, 2019 Contact: Scott County Emergency Management, Public Information Officer (563) – 484-3058 re: Relocation Assistance due to flooding in Downtown Davenport Residents in downtown Davenport are being evacuated, due to flooding. If you are in need of assistance in leaving the area...
Posted: April 30, 2019
Wapsipinicon River Flood Debris Removal Guidelines
Scott County Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with the Scott County Board of Supervisors, Scott County Secondary Roads, Scott County Waste Commission, Scott County Conservation Board & Scott County Facility Support Services have tentatively scheduled debris management to begin on May...
Posted: April 26, 2019

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