Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Hancock, IL; Clark, MO Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock
Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...

Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Muscatine, Rock
Island and Mercer Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects buildings in unprotected low
areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Sunday morning and continue rising to 15.8 feet early
Wednesday morning. 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.

The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.