Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:37AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate 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 Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2
feet early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov