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...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...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 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above minor flood
stage tonight and continue rising to a crest of 13.9 feet
Wednesday 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 evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov