Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 8:37AM CDT until April 8 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 6:37am
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock
Island Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tonight and continue falling to 9.1 feet Tuesday, April
14.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 300 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov