As Davenport property owners begin the clean up and repairs following the recent storm event, the City reminds residents to obtain permits before repairing or rebuilding damaged structures. Property owners located in a special flood hazard area should also be aware, all properties located in a special flood hazard zone must be inspected before cleanup, repairs, and permits can be issued. 

• Document your damage
  • Take pictures of everything
  • Make a list of all items with costs if available; make note of brands, model numbers, any additional information that could be helpful
  • Keep all receipts for any associated costs
  • Call your insurance adjuster before you cleanup or make repairs
• Building Permits may be required for repairs
• Floodplain Development Permits will be required for properties located in the floodplain
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning up

Remember that flood insurance only covers direct physical damage from flooding, check with your insurance agent on individual coverage.

For emergency shelter information, general assistance, and connections to community resources: Call the American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Public Works needs your help with making tree debris more manageable and speed up collection. Place your tree debris in your normal collection spot for pickup on the regularly scheduled collection day. Keep tree debris to lengths no longer than 5 feet and weighing less than 50 lbs. when possible. Please be patient as collection may take a couple of weeks.

Contractors assisting residents with the cleanup may also drop off tree debris for free at the Davenport Compost Facility through August 1, 2025.

Appliance and Furniture Disposal. Place at your regular collection point. Call Public Works during business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, let us know your address and what has been placed for collection. Materials clearly not affected by flooding or backup will not be collected until a resident’s regular bulky waste collection day. No household hazardous materials or building materials will be collected. Household hazardous materials will need to be taken to the Waste Commission of Scott County’s Household Hazardous Materials Facility and building materials will need to be taken to the landfill. 
 
If you plan to keep the affected appliances, be sure to have them inspected by an electrician before reenergizing. Repairs and cleaning may be necessary for your safety and to prevent fire or other damage.  This includes water heaters, HVAC units, and electrical outlets.

Wet rugs, clothing, furniture can be placed for collection after they have dried out in the sun. This is for the safety of our staff.  Loose materials should be bagged after they have dried out. Bags should weigh no more than 50 lbs. 
 
Be sure to disinfect while cleaning up and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves and masks as needed. 

While we have not had reports of scammers in our area at this time, we would like to remind our community that scammers often pose as contractors offering to repair storm damage, but they may be unqualified, overcharge, or even disappear with payment before completing the work. These scams can involve unsolicited door-to-door offers, pressure tactics, and requests for upfront payment. Do not be pressured into signing a contract. Do research and verify the validity of contractors or individuals offering assistance before committing or signing any contracts. Use this guide to help you avoid being scammed -  Hiring a Contractor.

If repairs are significant (structural damage, standing water, roofs, flooded appliances like HVAC systems, water heaters and electrical, etc.), permits are required before work begins. Properties in a Special Flood Hazard Area will also require a Floodplain Development Permit. We are here to help. 

• Building Permits/Fire Marshal: Davenport Public Works, 1200 E. 46th Street (7:30 am – 4:30 pm), 563-326.7745, Under Specifications and Forms at www.davenportiowa.com/build.  
• Floodplain Development Permits: Davenport Public Works, 1200 E. 46th Street (8:00 am – 4:30 pm), 563-326.7745, Under Specifications and Forms at www.davenportiowa.com/build.   

[July 12, 11:50 AM]

Here's a rundown of the Parks and Recs facilities closed for Saturday, July 12. 

Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center is closed for public swim today. Fejervary Aquatic Center will be open.

"Kids to Parks Day" event will go on as planned at Fejervary Learning Center from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Duck Creek and Emeis Golf Courses are both closed for storm cleanup. Red Hawk Golf Course is open for walk on only.

Credit Island Park has no power; MidAmerican Energy is working on it.

There is considerable cleanup to do along Duck Creek Recreational Trail. 

[July 11, 10:50 PM]
Davenport Police, Fire, and Public Works crews continue to respond to the storm event that caused property damage and flooding across the City. As the storm moves out of the Davenport area, here is a list of resources to report damage and get assistance.

• For life safety emergencies: Please call 911.
• To report trees down in the roadway: Call Public Works at 563-326-7923.
• To report damage to your home or property in Davenport: Visit www.davenportiowa.com/pwrs. Click “Make a service request” then select “Other/General Information”.
• To report a downed power line or an outage: Call MidAmerican Energy at 888-427-5632.
• For emergency shelter information, general assistance, and connections to community resources: Call the American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

[July 11, 2025, 9:10 PM]
The American Red Cross has closed the emergency reception center at CASI. Anyone who becomes displaced from their home due to flooding or damage should call the American Red Cross for assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

[July 11, 2025, 8:00 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 life-threatening 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 go to: American Red Cross Reception Center at CASI (Center for Active Seniors, Inc), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport. 

For general assistance (connection to community resources), please call the American Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).