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2026 Flood Response

Image of sidewalk at River Heritage Park with blue wave running through it and a bridge and the Mississippi River in the background

(April 20, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.) The Mississippi rose quickly over the weekend. The current river stage is 15.15 FT and is expected crest at Moderate Flood Stage of 16 FT by Friday, April 24. Additional actions will be implemented this week according to river rise.

New Actions

  • Access to Credit Island will be closed as the river reaches 15.4 FT on Tuesday, April 21, due to water over the road. The bike bridge from S Concord to Credit Island is closed. 
  • Portions of the Riverfront Trail between Credit Island and River Heritage Park will be closed as the river reaches 16 FT. The stretch between Credit Island Park and Marquette Park is already under water.
  • The boat dock at Marquette Park may be impacted at stage 16 FT. 

Actions Already in Place

  • Pumps are set and gates are closed in various low-lying areas of the city according to river stage. 
  • S Concord is closed between River Dr and Utah. The Davenport Compost Facility can be reached by taking Rockingham Rd/Hwy 22 to 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.

(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.