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