The second Spring Flood Outlook for the Mississippi River is even worse than the first. Today, the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities released its update, saying the chance of major, or even record, flooding is higher than two weeks ago.
Hydrologist, Jessica Brooks, says part of the reason is more snow north of the Quad Cities, and it contains a lot of water.
In addition, an active weather pattern is likely to produce even more snow across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
For example, Brooks says the risk of reaching six to seven feet above flood stage here, at Lock and Dam 15, is approaching 50%.
She's concerned because the conditions forecasters are observing show the Mississippi could reach record levels set in 1965, 1993, and 2008.
The hydrologist also says ice jams on the lower Rock River will be possible for the next week and a half, due to warmer temperatures.
The Quad Cities National Weather Serviceencourages people who live and work along local rivers to pay attention to water levels and be prepared for rising water. Brooks continues to hope for a very slow thaw and a rather dry spring, especially in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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