Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:43AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 8:43am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, Water affects 60th Street south of John
Deere Road in Moline and 56th Ave from Green Valley Park 48th St.
Water is on Canal Road in Big Island. Smith's Island is affected
by flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6
feet Monday morning. More rain is forecast Friday night which
may result in a higher crest.
- 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 Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov