Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa,
Henderson and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Henderson
and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the lower portion of the
Riverside Park parking lot.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Monday morning and continue rising to 16.9 feet
Thursday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Instruction:
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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov