Burlington Medical Center, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Henderson and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Henderson, Hancock and Des Moines Counties. Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des Moines Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings and homes in Montrose and Niota. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.9 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 830 PM CDT.

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