Iowa, Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/13/2026 09:22

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:22AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and will continue. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and expected to fall below flood stage Saturday. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL