Mississippi River at Burlington

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What floods at each level

• 28 ft

  Water reaches the top of the levee that protects industry at the north end of Burlington.

• 26.5 ft

  Water affects Main Street in Burlington.

• 26 ft

  Water reaches the top of the Gulfport town levee.

• 23.9 ft

  Water reaches the top of the number 1 and 2 Henderson levees.

• 23 ft

  Water affects the Port of Burlington and Front Street businesses in Burlington.

• 22.6 ft

  Water affects the Burlington water treatment plant.

• 22.5 ft

  Water reaches Port of Burlington. Water also affects sewer lines on Front Street and other areas downtown.

• 22 ft

  Water overtops the permanent flood wall at Burlington.

• 21.5 ft

  Water reaches the tracks for the Burlington Jct railroad. Water also affects Illinois Highway 96 between Niota and Dallas City.

• 21 ft

  Water affects the floor of the lift station at Market Street. Water also reaches the top of the railroad tracks for the BNSF railroad.

• 20.5 ft

  Water affects several homes on First Street in Dallas City. Carman Road Blacktop is affected by floodwaters. Water also reaches the top of the Niota town levee.

• 20 ft

  Water affects industries at the south end of town. Water affects most of Riverview Park in Fort Madison.

• 19.5 ft

  Water affects residences on First Street in Dallas City. Water also affects several homes in Pontoosuc.

• 19 ft

  Water goes over the new seawall on the riverfront. Water affects streets bordering the river in Pontoosuc.

• 18.5 ft

  Water is over the bank south of the Burlington auditorium. Water also reaches the base of Old Fort Madison.

• 18 ft

  Water affects Bluff Harbor Marina. Water affects North Shore Marina in Fort Madison. In Dallas City, water affects First Street at the ball park.

• 16 ft

  Water affects low lying buildings and homes in Montrose and Niota.

• 15 ft

  Agricultural flooding occurs.

• 14 ft

  Water covers Cabin Road in Gulfport.

• 13.5 ft

  Water affects Sullivan Slough Road south of Burlington.

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