Today’s rains won’t bring second crest to Mississippi flooding
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Dick Sourdiff paddles his canoe back to his home through flood waters Friday on 317th ST. off Scott Park Road hear the Scott County/Clinton County Border. The Wapsipinicon River has been causing flooding problems for resident in the area since mid-March. The Wapsi is one of several area rivers hit by recent flooding. (Kevin E. Schmidt/QUAD-CITY TIMES) Buy this Photo
Thunderstorms that rumbled through the Quad-Cities area this morning brought the heaviest and most widespread rain expected today and won’t have much effect on Mississippi River flooding.
Forecasters were concerned earlier this week that heavy rains today could cause a second flood crest. Rains went farther north, which could delay a drop in the river but not cause a second crest, Jeff Zogg, a hydrologist for the National Weather Service, said today.
The river was at 18.7 feet at 10 a.m. today, down from Tuesday’s crest of 19.24 feet, according to the National Weather Service. The current flood forecast is for the river to drop below 18 feet Saturday.
This morning’s storms brought 0.26 of an inch to Moline and 0.15 of an inch to Davenport, according to the National Weather Service. Rain is forecast for later today but is not expected to be as widespread or heavy, Zogg said. The area is still at risk for severe weather as the temperature rises.
Saturday’s forecast holds a chance of showers Saturday, followed by the next chance of rain Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Kurt Allemeier can be contacted at (563) 383-2360 or kallemeier@qctimes.com. Comment on this story at qctimes.com.
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