Grave of Kalawequois Historical Marker, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 29 at 11:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Missouri... Mississippi River at Le Claire LD14 affecting Scott and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Keokuk LD19 affecting Clark, Lee and Hancock Counties. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Clinton, Whiteside, Scott and Rock Island Counties. Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Dubuque, Jackson and Jo Daviess Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Keokuk LD19. * WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings in rural areas. Water affects the railroad tracks in Alexandria. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:10 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue rising to 17.7 feet Saturday, July 06. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 1145 AM CDT.

National Weather Service