Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:21AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA; Rock Island, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...

Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.

Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.

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

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects sidewalks along the river at
Le Claire Park. Water also affects Credit Island Lane and Moline's
River Drive in the 4700 block.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Tuesday morning and continue rising to 16.1 feet
Friday, April 24. 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 Saturday morning at 1130 AM CDT.

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