Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:39AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 9:39am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and
Muscatine Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island,
Scott and Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer,
Louisa and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Lee, Hancock
and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg.
* WHEN...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 Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9
feet early Thursday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1145 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