Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 3 at 11:10PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2024 - 9:10pm
Expires:
July 4, 2024 - 9:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Missouri...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Keokuk LD19 affecting Clark, Lee and Hancock
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock
Counties.
Mississippi River at Le Claire LD14 affecting Rock Island and
Scott Counties.
Mississippi River at Bellevue LD12 affecting Carroll, Jo Daviess,
Jackson and Clinton Counties.
Mississippi River at Fulton LD13 affecting Carroll, Clinton and
Whiteside Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Rock Island and
Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Rock Island, Clinton,
Scott and Whiteside Counties.
Mississippi River at Dubuque LD11 affecting Dubuque and Jo
Daviess Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island,
Scott and Muscatine Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Lee and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Dubuque, Jo Daviess and
Jackson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Le Claire LD14.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, In Port Byron, water affects commercial
buildings facing the river. In Le Claire, water affects the lowest
section of Canal Shore Drive south of town. Most of First Street
is under water in Rapids City. Water affects the lowest portions
of 1st Avenue in Hampton.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.3
feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 1115 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Scott, IA; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL