Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 5 at 8:31PM CDT until April 8 at 12:00PM 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7
feet early tomorrow afternoon. 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; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov