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...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 Keithsburg. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to late Friday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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.
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Louisa; Des Moines; Mercer; Henderson · 41.072°, -90.988°
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- Louisa; Des Moines; Mercer; Henderson
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...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 Keithsburg. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning to late Friday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 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.