The flooding Mississippi River stood at 17.43 feet at Dubuque at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 17 feet at the bridge. Forecasters expect the river to climb to 20 feet by Sunday, June 30, and crest at around 20.7 feet by Tuesday, July 2. A report says that at 20 feet, water reaches the base of the Dubuque floodwall at the Ice Harbor and many houses on the river side of the East Dubuque levee are in water. At 20.5 feet, water affects the Illinois Central railroad tracks in Dubuque.
Mississippi River Approaching Flood Stage
By Mark Evenstad
Jun 27, 2024 | 1:56 PM

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