Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:56PM CDT until May 1 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg.
* WHEN...Until tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, water affects a campground along the river
at Keithsburg.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below
flood stage by tonight.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Louisa, IA; Henderson, IL; Mercer, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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