Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island,
Scott and Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and
Muscatine Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Henderson,
Louisa 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.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects the road north of the grain
elevator in Gregory Landing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
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 Sunday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Hancock, IL; Clark, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov