5-6-2023 DIP News

After setting a record for the third highest flood stage the river stage is slowly dropping.

FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…

• WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring.
• WHERE…Mississippi River at Dubuque.
• WHEN…Until further notice.
• IMPACTS…At 20.5 feet, Water affects the Illinois Central railroad tracks in Dubuque.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 20.6 feet. – Forecast…The river is expected to fall to 17.2 feet next Saturday morning. – Flood stage is 17.0 feet.