Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Louisa, IA; Mercer, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
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...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:10 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Saturday afternoon and continue rising to 16.0 feet
Thursday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Recommendations

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

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