Flood in Henderson County, Illinois

Flood April 26, 2023 – April 30, 2023 · Henderson County, Illinois

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Mississippi River at Burlington rose above its major flood stage of 18.0 feet during the evening hours of April 26th. The river continues to rise to 19.68 feet on the evening of April 30th.

The wider storm

Significant flooding occurred on the mainstem Mississippi largely due to the record snowfall this winter in Minnesota and Wisconsin, frozen ground, rapid snowmelt during the middle of April, and saturated soils. Major flooding was observed at all sites along the Mississippi north of Keokuk Iowa and most sites saw one of their top 10 crests on record.

This flooding had numerous impacts, with many roads, businesses, homes, and people affected.

Began near Heapsville (40.7694, -91.0941).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1097188. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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