Active AlertsFt Madison, IA

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 1000 PM CDT.

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for thefollowing rivers in Iowa...Illinois...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines,Lee and Hancock Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding isforecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings andhomes in Montrose and Niota.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 16.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5feet just after midnight tonight.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.