Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:44PM CDT until April 20 at 2:45AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of
Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north
of the intersection with County Road 26.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 20.0 feet and slowly
rising.
- Recent Activity...The river is approaching a crest.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 6.3 feet Sunday,
April 26.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 245 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Hancock, IL; McDonough, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov