Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 11:02AM CDT until September 26 at
Affecting Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 4:15 PM
Des Moines, IA; Henderson, IL
Confirmed across 2 counties in IA and IL; expires 4:15 PM.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Friday morning.
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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines, Hancock and Henderson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties. Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™