The Mississippi River is rising. Here's what you need to know - Quad City Times

The Mississippi River is rising. Here's what you need to know  Quad City Times

The National Weather *Service* predicts a near-record crest on the Mississippi River in Rock Island. On Monday, the forecast was revised to predict river levels of ...



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