Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:13AM CDT until April 23 at 3:00AM 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...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Como.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening to early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties
on Regan Road northeast of Como.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.8 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.9 feet Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.5 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:
Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov