Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 7:28pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and
Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island,
Muscatine and Scott Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Louisa,
Mercer and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson
and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.1 feet, Lock and Dam 17 is closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:10 PM CDT Monday the stage was 16.5 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA; Mercer, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: