Scott County anchored by Davenport on the Mississippi River is part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area straddling the Iowa-Illinois border. The 2008 floods caused catastrophic damage to Davenport and surrounding communities. Davenport notably chose not to build permanent flood barriers leaving downtown vulnerable to repeated Mississippi flooding including major events in 2019. The county is within 50 miles of Quad Cities Nuclear Plant creating ingestion zone considerations.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Nuclear Proximity |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 8 |
| Last Major Event | 2008 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (563) 326-8702 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-80 US-61 IA-22 IA-130 |
// County Profile
| County | Scott County IA |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Population | 172 |
| Area | 458 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Iowa Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.