Flood Watch issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Details
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Jackson, Dubuque and Jo
Daviess zones.
...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the
following rivers in Iowa...Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Louisa and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Dubuque.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects homes in Shore Acres in East
Dubuque.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday, April 23.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Recommendations
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 1230 PM CDT.