(April 16, 2026 - 2:00 p.m.) Recent heavy rain across the Midwest has led to higher-than-normal river levels. With the river reaching a stage 13.35 FT, the City’s flood plan has been activated.

According to current flood modeling from the National Weather Service, the Mississippi River could reach 14.8 FT on April 22. Being just below Minor Flood Stage of 15 FT, this river stage has little impact. Current actions include:

• Setting pumps and closing gates in various low-lying areas of the city according to river stage. 
• Temporarily closing S Concord between River Dr and Utah beginning today due to water over the road. During the closure, the Davenport Compost Facility can be reached by taking Rockingham Rd/Hwy 22, Wapello to Railroad Street. 

Staff are monitoring conditions and are prepared to respond to changes in the forecast. We will keep the community updated as new information becomes available.

(March 3, 2026) Our partners at the National Weather Service released the second of three Spring Flood Outlooks on February 27. The latest outlook brings encouraging news: the probability of spring flooding is currently below normal for our area.

Although this means our community may get a welcome break from the hazards and inconvenience that accompany high river levels, conditions can change quickly. We will continue to monitor forecasts and river conditions and ensure all necessary equipment and resources remain ready until the potential for spring flooding has passed.

If you own property in a flood-prone area, now is a good time to check your risk and think about steps you can take to protect your property before the next high river event.