Active AlertsFort Madison, IA

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: IowaMissouri Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Louisa and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Lee and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Mississippi River at Burlington.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 17.5 feet, Water affects Riverview Drive in Riverview Park in Fort Madison.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 900 PM CDT.