Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:29PM CDT until April 23 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 6:30pm
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 Iowa...
Illinois...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
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 Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects low lying
sections of Freeport mainly east of the Pecatonica River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 10.3 feet Tuesday,
April 28.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov