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KHQA wants to keep you in the know with information on area river conditions. You can read the latest stories below and check up-to-date reports from the National Weather Service.
**If you have any flood related info,
call KHQA at 1-800-935-7070** |
KHQA's coverage of area flooding |
Send your photos to tklobe@khqa.com
Photos of the Quincy Riverfront on June 15 taken around 10:30 a.m. by Lindsey Klobe
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Photos taken by William Hopper from a Dallas City sandbaggers area on June 15 |
Photos taken by Stuart Brown around the John Hay recreation area on June 15 |
Photos taken by Anne Hayes at the Saverton Lock and Dam on June 15 |
Photos taken by Snaps Photography at Canton on June 15 |
Photos taken by Neil Anderson at the Ted Shanks Conservation area on June 16
You can see the water cascading down the levee near Ashburn, Mo. |
Photos taken by Misty Arrowood at the Keokuk riverfront on June 15 |
Photos taken by Roger Workman near Roquette America and the old Keokuk Water Works building on June 16 |
Photos taken by Karen Puga on the Fort Madison riverfront on June 15 |
Photos taken by Jennifer Dougherty from the Keokuk-Hamilton bridge on June 16 |
Photo taken by Barr McReynolds near Fall Creek in the Sny Island Levee Drainage Dist. on June 16. The 661 National Guard out of Sparta, Illinois assisted in the operation. |
Photo taken by Jacqueline Countryman at Tony and Alene Markey's home in Dallas City a few hours before the sandbags gave out putting water in the house, quilt shop, garage and shed on June 16. |
Photo taken by Stuart Brown on Hwy 57 on the southern approach to Marblehead on June 16. |
Photos taken by Alyssa Mae Tims at sandbagging efforts in Canton on June 16 |
Photos taken by KHQA's Melissa Shriver near Gulfport on June 17 |
Photos taken by Denise Adams at the Burlington riverfront on June 15 |
Photos taken by Ryan Thomas in Warsaw where three grain bins collapsed |
Photo taken by Angela Callison on Hwy 27 looking east toward Gregory Landing on June 17. |
Photo taken by Angela Callison looking at the St. Francisville bridge on June 16. |
Photos taken by Tina Starnes in Burlington on June 17 |
Photos taken by Steve Pettyjohn of Memorial bridge and from Sunset Park on June 17. |
Photos taken by Karen Paul of the Terrible's Casino sign in LaGrange on June 17. |
Photos taken by Sandra Armstrong on the Bayview Bridge looking south on June 17. |
Photos taken by Sara Boulware in LaGrange while sandbagging on June 16. |
Photos taken by Vernon Cash in Canton of Shelbina firefighters sandbagging on June 17. |
Photos taken by Rachel Parrish in the Warsaw Bottoms area on June 15. |
Photos taken by Karen Punga on the Fort Madison riverfront area on June 19. |
Back to KHQA's Flood Watch page
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Area River Levels As of 10:58 a.m. on 7-7-08River | Flood Stage (ft) | Current Level (ft) | Change | | Mississippi | | | | | Burlington | 15' | 13.64' | n/a | | Fort Madison | 528' (sea level) | 527.27' (sea level) | n/a | | Keokuk LD 19 | 16' | 12.59' | n/a | | Gregory Landing | 15' | n/a | n/a | | Canton LD 20 | 14' | 14.8' | n/a | | Quincy | 17' | 17.4' | n/a | | Quincy LD 21 | 17' | 16.8' | n/a | | Hannibal | 16' | 18.28' | n/a | | Saverton LD 22 | 16' | 17.45' | n/a | | Louisiana | 15' | 17.77' | n/a | | Clarksville LD 24 | 25' | 28.62' | n/a | | Winfield LD 25 | 26' | 30.97' | n/a | | ------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------ | --------------- | | Illinois | | | | | Beardstown | 14' | 15.62' | n/a | | La Grange LD | 23' | 21.25' | n/a | | Meredosia | 432' (sea level) | 434.14' (sea level) | n/a | | Valley City | 11' | 15.47' | n/a | | Hardin | 25' | 30.93' | n/a | | ------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------ | --------------- | | Des Moines | | | | | Keosauqua | 22' | 20.17' | n/a | | St. Francisville | 18' | 18.81' | n/a | | ------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------ | --------------- | | Fox | | | | | Wayland | 15' | 2.15' | n/a | | ------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------ | --------------- | | Fabius | | | | | Middle at NNE Ewing | 12' | 3.7' | n/a | | North at E Ewing | 15' | 4.05' | n/a | | South at SW Taylor | 9.5' | 2.97' | n/a |
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| What to know about flood safety from the American Red Cross |
What to expect... - Know your area's flood risk, if unsure, call your local American Red Cross chapter, emergency management office, or planning and zoning department.
- If it has been raining hard for several hours, or steadily raining for several days, be alert to the possibility of a flood.
- Watch KHQA, visit khqa.com and listen to local radio stations for flood information.
| Reduce potential flood damage by... - Raising your furnace, water heater, and electric panel if they are in areas of your home that may be flooded.
- Consult with a professional for further information if this and other damage reduction measures can be taken.
| Floods can take several hours to days to develop... - A flood WATCH means a flood is possible in your area.
- A flood WARNING means flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area.
| Flash floods can take only a few minutes to a few hours to develop... - A flash flood WATCH means flash flooding is possible in your area.
- A flash flood WARNING means a flash flood is occurring or will occur very soon.
| Prepare a family disaster plan... - Check to see if you have insurance that covers flooding. If not, find out how to get flood insurance.
- Keep insurance policies, documents, and other valuables in a safe-deposit box.
| Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit including... - First aid kit and essential medications.
- Canned food and can opener.
- At least three gallons of water per person.
- Protective clothing, rainwear, and bedding or sleeping bags.
- Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
- Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members.
- Written instructions for how to turn off electricity, gas and water if authorities advise you to do so. (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn them back on.)
- Identify where you could go if told to evacuate. Choose several places...a friend's home in another town, a motel, or a shelter.
| When a Flood WATCH is issued... - Move your furniture and valuables to higher floors of your home.
- Fill your car's gas tank, in case an evacuation notice is issued.
| When a Flood WARNING is issued... - Watch KHQA, visit khqa.com and listen to local radio stations for information and advice. If told to evacuate, do so as soon as possible.
| When a Flash Flood WATCH is issued... - Be alert to signs of flash flooding and be ready to evacuate on a moment's notice.
| When a Flash Flood WARNING is issued... - Or if you think it has already started, evacuate immediately. You may have only seconds to escape. Act quickly!
- Move to higher ground away from rivers, streams, creeks, and storm drains. Do not drive around barricades...they are there for your safety.
- If your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, abandon it immediately and climb to higher ground.
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