Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 9:16PM CDT until April 5 at 8:08AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 7:16pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.5 feet, Water affects lower roads around
Birmingham.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 21.8 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
The next statement will be issued Friday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Hancock, IL; McDonough, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov