Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des
Moines 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 Gladstone LD18.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 11.6 feet
Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Recommendations
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.