Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:31PM CDT until April 8 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 6:31pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Water affects
residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of
60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th
Ave along the north side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.2 feet early
Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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.
The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 845 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov