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Flood Watch — Des Moines, IA, Lee, IA, Henderson, IL, Hancock, IL
Flood Watch
Issued
10:00 a. m. CDT · mié., sept. 23 2026
Expires
1:00 p. m. CDT · vie., sept. 25 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KDVN

Affected Areas

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

Official Bulletin

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...

Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine
and Rock Island zones.

Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Rock
Island and Louisa Counties.

Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.

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

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

Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island zones.

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

Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon to late Friday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening.