Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des
Moines and Henderson 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 further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings and
homes in Montrose and Niota.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.4 feet early
Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1130 AM 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