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In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:53 PM CDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...

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

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

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 Des Moines, Henderson, Louisa and Mercer Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines, Hancock and Henderson 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 17.0 feet, Water affects the Port of Burlington parking lot.

Additional Details

- At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

What to do

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 Monday evening at 800 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 2:15 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

What

Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Where

Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.

When

Until 9 AM CDT this morning.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Buchanan
  • Delaware
  • Dubuque
  • Benton
  • Linn
  • Jones
  • Jackson
  • Iowa
  • Johnson
  • Cedar
  • Clinton
  • Muscatine
  • Scott
  • Keokuk
  • Washington
  • Louisa
  • Jefferson
  • Henry
  • Des Moines
  • Van Buren
  • Lee
  • Jo Daviess
  • Stephenson
  • Carroll
  • Whiteside
  • Rock Island
  • Henry
  • Bureau
  • Putnam
  • Mercer
  • Henderson
  • Warren
  • Hancock
  • McDonough

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

From the forecaster

Warming Up This Week

Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO

High pressure to the east will keep the first half of the week mostly dry and pleasant. After a chilly start Monday morning, temperatures will warm into the upper 70s by Wednesday. This warm-up will remain mostly dry, save for a low to medium chance (10-40%) of light showers or a storm Tuesday.

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