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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 Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island, Muscatine and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock Island and Muscatine Counties. Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Mercer and Louisa Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Henderson, Hancock and Lee 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 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 17.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to hold around 17.6 feet through this afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.