Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:20PM CDT until April 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Hancock and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.
* WHEN...Until early Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday evening and continue falling to 14.9 feet Tuesday,
April 21.
- 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 Wednesday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov