Iowa, Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 09:17

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 9:17am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 9:30am
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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings and homes in Montrose and Niota. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.1 feet Wednesday, April 22. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL