Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 9:02PM CDT until April 8 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 7:02pm
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
IL Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow evening and continue falling to 9.1 feet
Monday, April 13.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov