Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Details
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and
Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island,
Muscatine and Scott Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Louisa,
Mercer and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson
and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.
* WHEN...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 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Recommendations
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.