Active Alerts Mooar, IA

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at 1215 PMCDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois...Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, DesMoines and Henderson Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Water is over the bank south of theBurlington auditorium. Water also reaches the base of Old FortMadison.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet.- Recent Activity...The river continues to rise.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 18.6 feetWednesday, July 03. Additional rises are possible thereafter.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.