The Quad Cities National Weather Service says moderate flooding is occurring from Dubuque to LeClaire, except at Bellevue with which just dropped to minor flooding. Major flooding is occurring from the Quad Cities downstream to Burlington.
Hydrologist Matt Wilson from the National Weather Service says Sunday and overnight heavy rainfall may prolong the recession of the Mississippi, but not for very long.
"So we did have rain of up to 2 inches, with some areas receiving localized reports of three to four inches. We did not have any significant impacts on the tributaries. We are seeing the rises but nothing is expected to go above flood stage right now. And the main stem is only seeing a delay in this recession time of 12 to 24 hours."
As the Mississippi continues to fall, Wilson says everyone should remember the water has been stagnant for a week or longer. And in many locations, the water probably brought debris into places you wouldn't usually expect it.
"Any roadways that were over-topped in low-lying areas, take care on those, as well, as they could have been undermined with the current getting underneath especially through areas around culverts and other places could have had some erosion under roads."
Those who venture out on the Mississippi River should also be very careful. Wilson says the Corps of Engineers will inspect locks and dams for damage, and dredging may be done to clear trees, branches, sediment, and other debris from the main channel.
