Eastern Iowa Braces for Major Flooding and Water Restrictions.
The Mississippi River is causing flooding in low-lying areas of Campbell's Island in East Moline, Illinois, and is expected to reach major flood stage at LeClaire, Iowa, by Tuesday afternoon. The river level is currently at 12.08 feet, with moderate flood stage at 12 feet. The river is expected to reach 13.5 feet by Tuesday afternoon and 15.6 feet by next Sunday.