Spring snowmelt to the north resulting in significant Mississippi River flooding concern downstream. At Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston, minor flood stage is 15 feet with a snowmelt crest of 22 feet expected between May 3 and 5. The minor flood stage in Keithsburg is 14 feet with a snowmelt crest of 20 feet expected between May 4 and 6.
Matt Wilson is a Senior Service Hydrologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities.