Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 8:49PM CDT until May 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 6:49pm
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Hancock and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.
* WHEN...Until Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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.
The next statement will be issued by Friday evening at 900 PM 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