Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 8:21am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and
Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock
Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock
Island and Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Henderson,
Hancock and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 13.0 feet
through this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 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 Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov