Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:53PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
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,
Muscatine and Scott Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,
Hancock and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson 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 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 15.9 feet early
Thursday afternoon. 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 Monday evening at 800 PM 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