Active Alerts Augusta, IL

Flood Warning
Issued at Thu 8:40 PM Jun. 6
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

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 this evening at 945 PM CDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Iowa...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and MercerCounties.Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Louisa, Des Moines,Mercer and Henderson Counties.Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,Hancock and Henderson Counties.Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and DesMoines Counties....The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers inMissouri...Illinois...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and ClarkCounties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects low lying buildings andhomes in Montrose and Niota.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stageTuesday morning.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.