Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 4 at 8:09PM CDT until April 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 6:09pm
Expires:
April 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock
Island Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.8 feet early Monday
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 815 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov