The City of Rock Island is preparing for the rising Mississippi River.
The City of Rock Island is preparing for the rising Mississippi River.
City staff is implementing the flood strategy plan as the river rises which includes installing pumps and closing gatewells.
Starting today, several water pump discharge hoses will be placed across the Rock Island portion of the bike path. The hose locations will be marked. Please use caution when crossing over the hoses. Portions of the bike path will be closed due to the high water and will remain closed until the river level falls below 16 feet.
The temporary flood panels will be installed at Schwiebert Riverfront Park by the end of the week.
Sunset Drive from 31st Avenue to the Park Shelter and Skafidas Parkway will be closed by Friday, March 15th.
Rock Island follows the National Incident Management System procedures whenever faced with major weather challenges. The City’s Incident Command Team meets weekly and responds as needed to flooding.