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Flood Warning issued May 26 at 9:43PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Missouri...Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Louisa, Mercer,Henderson and Des Moines Counties.Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and ClarkCounties....The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and DesMoines Counties.Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Hendersonand Des Moines Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.* WHEN...From Monday morning until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings andhomes in Montrose and Niota.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.8 feet and rising.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stagetomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 16.4 feetThursday morning.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 945 PM CDT.

National Weather Service

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 7:44AM CDT until May 30 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...Skunk River at Augusta affecting Des Moines, Henry IA and LeeCounties.* WHAT...Flooding is possible.* WHERE...Skunk River at Augusta.* WHEN...From Wednesday evening to late Thursday morning.* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water overflows the south river bank nearthe Perkins Road bridge at Augusta.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 6:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.5 feet.- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Wednesday evening.- 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 monitorrising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning at 745 AM CDT.

National Weather Service