Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 10:46AM CDT until April 8 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 8:46am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock
Island Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
.Heavy Rainfall over the past several days will produce flooding on
portions of the Rock River.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some residences in the lower
Friendship Farm area. 60th St is under water south of the Green
Valley Sports Complex. 56th St along the north side of the river
is under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.4 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage 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 Monday morning at 1100 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov