Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:00PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee,
Henderson and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.
* WHEN...Until Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: