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...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects much of Barstow Road between
Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
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; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov