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Flood Warning
ActiveDes Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Observed
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines, Hancock and Henderson Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.
* WHEN...Until late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, agricultural flooding occurs.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instructions
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 Friday morning.
Data from the National Weather Service
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