Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:13AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:13am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
IL Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects South
Shore Drive and North Shore Drive in Moline west of the 27th
Street bridge. Water limits access to homes on South Shore Drive
east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects portions of 60th
Street south of John Deere Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening and continue rising to a crest of 13.9 feet
Monday evening.
- 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 Saturday morning at 1015 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov