Recent Rains Affecting Area Rivers

May was a wet one for the Quad Cities.  The airport in Moline measured 7.97" inches of rain for the month, making it the 8th wettest May on record.  June has been off to a dry, cool start, but area rivers are still feeling the brunt of the recent rains.

The Mississippi River at Burlington, IA is experiencing major flooding, and is forecast to stay at major flood stage through at least the next 7 days.  The crest is forecast to crest at 20.6 feet by the middle of the week, as seen on this hydrograph from the North Central River Forecast Center.  Burlington had their 2nd wettest May on record, measuring 11.50 inches...6.50 inches above average!

Moderate flooding is forecast to occur on the 'Mighty Miss' in Rock Island, cresting sometime Wednesday at 17.10 feet, and is also expected to stay above Flood Stage through at least next weekend.                              

We also can't forget about the smaller rivers in the area.  The Iowa River near Wapello is experiencing major flooding and will crest at 27 feet sometime Monday.

The Cedar, Wapsipinicon, and Skunk River are other area rivers expecting a crest in the early to mid portions of the week.  You can check their river levels, as well as any others, by clicking HERE.

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-Meteorologist Kyle Kiel