Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Details
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Louisa, Mercer, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer
Counties.
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,
Henderson and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.7 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 12.5 feet
Thursday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Recommendations
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.