Active AlertsAlexandria, MO

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 11:30 AM Apr. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in IowaIllinoi
S: Missouri Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines, Louisa and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Mississippi River at Gregory Landing.
When: From Sunday afternoon until further notice.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Water affects buildings in unprotected low areas.
Additional Details: - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday afternoon and continue rising to 15.6 feet early Tuesday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 at 1130 AM CDT.

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