Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois...
Missouri...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Louisa and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg.
* WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water is over the campground and boat ramp
in Keithsburg.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue rising to 15.3 feet Wednesday
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 14.0 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 Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Louisa, IA; Henderson, IL; Mercer, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov