Peel Island, IA Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 31 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines, Lee and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate 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 9:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Friday was 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.5 feet just after midnight tonight. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 1000 PM CDT.

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