Davenport, Iowa – Heavy smoke and rising river levels are combining to create hazardous conditions across Iowa, with both air quality alerts and flood warnings in effect heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, an Air Quality Alert remains in place for the entire state through midnight Friday as moderate to heavy wildfire smoke from Canada blankets the region. Sensitive groups — including those with asthma, heart disease, or the elderly — are urged to stay indoors and limit activity. Smoke is expected to linger through Saturday.
Meanwhile, flooding on the Wapsipinicon River near DeWitt continues to threaten Scott and Clinton Counties. As of Thursday night, the river stood at 11 feet and is forecast to crest at 12.5 feet — major flood stage — by early Saturday. U.S. Highway 61 near the river could be impacted, and residents are urged to avoid water-covered roads. “Turn around, don’t drown,” emergency officials warn.
While no additional rain is expected, runoff will keep rivers high through Sunday. Smoke will gradually lift by Sunday night, but visibility and air quality may fluctuate.
Air quality updates and flood statements will be reissued Friday evening.
🚨 5-Day Local Forecast – Davenport, Iowa:
- Friday: Areas of smoke, high near 77°F. East wind 5–10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, smoky, low near 55°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 78°F. Light wind.
- Sunday: Sunny, high of 79°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 81°F.
