Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:54PM CDT until April 22 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 6:54pm
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River at Freeport.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects low lying
sections of Freeport mainly east of the Pecatonica River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river is just coming off the crest.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.5 feet Monday,
April 27.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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 Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov