Alertes en vigueurFort Madison, IA

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Iowa Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Des Moines, Lee, Henderson and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties.
: The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Iowa Iowa River at Oakville affecting Louisa County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Mississippi River at Burlington.
When: Until Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 15.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 1000 PM CDT.