Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/18/2026 07:33

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:33AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 7:33am
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Como. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties on Regan Road northeast of Como. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.8 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and continue rising to a crest of 14.0 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov