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Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:09PM CDT until September 26 at

Affecting Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL

In effect until: Sep 23, 2026, 2:15 AM

Des Moines, IA; Lee, IA; Hancock, IL; Henderson, IL

Confirmed across 4 counties in IA and IL; expires 2:15 AM.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening.

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...

Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.

Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines, Lee
and Henderson Counties.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...

Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Louisa, Mercer, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.

* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Agricultural flooding occurs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
Wednesday evening to a crest of 15.3 feet early Thursday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:09PM CDT until September 26 at

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