Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 11:55AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Henderson, Lee
and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
.Additional rounds of rainfall during the first half of next week
may result in a longer and higher crest on this portion of the
Mississippi River.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.4 feet and cresting.
- Forecast...The river is cresting and expected to fall to near
minor flood stage Monday.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon at noon CDT.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: