Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:26pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,
Hancock and Henderson Counties.
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 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.3 feet
Wednesday, April 22. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- 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 evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: