Des Moines County, IA
Alerts
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In effect from Thursday 04/23 11:10 AM CDT – Friday 04/24 11:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
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 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is cresting now. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to crest through the weekend. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
What to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM 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 Thursday 04/23 11:10 AM CDT – Friday 04/24 11:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
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 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and will gradually fall through early next week. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM 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 Thursday 04/23 11:10 AM CDT – Friday 04/24 11:15 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Mercer, Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Louisa, Mercer and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
Where
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.
When
Until further notice.
Additional Details
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and will gradually fall through early next week. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
What to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1115 AM 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.
In effect from Thursday 04/23 10:26 PM CDT – Friday 04/24 12:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 139 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Areas impacted
Counties in East Central Iowa
- Benton
- Cedar
- Iowa
- Johnson
- Jones
- Linn
- Muscatine
Counties in Northeast Iowa
- Buchanan
- Delaware
- Dubuque
Counties in Southeast Iowa
- Des Moines
- Henry Ia
- Jefferson
- Keokuk
- Lee
- Louisa
- Van Buren
- Washington
Counties in Northeast Missouri
- Clark
- Scotland
Including these cities
- Anamosa
- Burlington
- Cedar Rapids
- Dubuque
- Fairfield
- Independence
- Iowa City
- Kahoka
- Keokuk
- Keosauqua
- Manchester
- Marengo
- Memphis
- Mount Pleasant
- Muscatine
- Sigourney
- Tipton
- Vinton
- Wapello
- Washington
Briefing
From the forecaster
Line of Strong Thunderstorms Tonight
Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO
A line of strong thunderstorms is moving northeastward into eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, and eventually northwest Illinois. Primary hazard is damaging winds along the line with isolated tornadoes possible south of I-80. Localized flash flooding, especially along the I-380 corridor, cannot be ruled out.
Seven-day weather risk overview
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