DAVENPORT, Iowa — Five years ago, a record-high Mississippi River broke through a wall of Hesco barriers, sending millions of gallons of flood water into downtown Davenport.
On that day at about 4 p.m., a temporary flood wall on Perishing Avenue broke, letting the water rush into 2nd Street before it surged into the wider downtown, wreaking havoc on streets, cars, and local businesses.
Nobody was hurt during the flood, but about two dozen people needed to be rescued.
Floodwaters lead the Mississippi river to reach a height of 22.64 feet; just barely above the level of the previous great Flood of 1993.
Downtown Davenport Water Levels 2019 vs. 2024
Here's a compiled group of archived flood coverage from across the years.
Downtown Davenport flood of 2019
Downtown Davenport flood of 2019
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Flooded Downtown Davenport: Photos of the 2019 barrier breach
Flooded Downtown Davenport: Photos of the 2019 barrier breach
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