Henderson County, IL

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In effect from Monday 04/20 9:28 PM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:30 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties.

Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Muscatine and Scott Counties.

Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine, Louisa and Mercer Counties.

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties.

Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties.

Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Louisa, Mercer and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines 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 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 17.1 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Lee, IA
  • Hancock, IL
  • Henderson, IL

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Monday 04/20 9:28 PM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:30 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties.

Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Muscatine and Scott Counties.

Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine, Louisa and Mercer Counties.

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties.

Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties.

Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Louisa, Mercer and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

What

Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

Mississippi River at Keithsburg.

When

Until further notice.

Impacts

At 16.0 feet, Water is over the campground and boat ramp in Keithsburg.

Additional Details

- At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Louisa, IA
  • Henderson, IL
  • Mercer, IL

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Monday 04/20 9:28 PM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:30 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and Muscatine Counties.

Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Muscatine and Scott Counties.

Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Rock Island, Muscatine, Louisa and Mercer Counties.

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties.

Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties.

Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Louisa, Mercer and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties.

What

Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

Where

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.

When

Until further notice.

Additional Details

- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.4 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 930 PM CDT.


Areas impacted

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Henderson, IL

Tips to stay safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

From the forecaster

Beautiful Weather Ahead

Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO

Beautiful weather is ahead of us, with temps warming into the 70s and mostly clear skies remaining. Nights will also remain in the upper 40s to mid 50s through midweek. Low-end chances for rain will be seen Tuesday night.

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