Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:29PM 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...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects South
Shore Drive and North Shore Drive in Moline west of the 27th
Street bridge. Water limits access to homes on South Shore Drive
east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects portions of 60th
Street south of John Deere Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.1 feet.
- The river is cresting now.
- Forecast...The river is cresting around 14.1 feet this
evening, and will begin to slowly fall overnight. It should
fall below 14.0 feet early Wednesday morning. The river will
continue to slowly fall to 13.0 feet by Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov