Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 10:42AM CDT until May 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 8:42am
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Hancock and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings and
homes in Montrose and Niota.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 14.0 feet next
Thursday, May 07.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued byFriday morning at 1045 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