Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 20:19

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:19PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 8:19pm
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. 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 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue rising to a crest of 16.1 feet Wednesday afternoon. - 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 evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov