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Flood Warning
ActiveScott, IA; Henry, IL; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Scott County in east central Iowa... Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois...
* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM CDT, Rainfall has diminished throughout the warned area. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches have occurred across the warned area resulting in flooding. Law Enforcement and Emergency Management report several roads either partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing water and some are closed. Duck Creek is out of its banks leading to several road closures in Davenport and Bettendorf. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Data from the National Weather Service
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