Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/22/2026 19:06

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:06PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island 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 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.2 feet Wednesday, April 29. - Flood stage is 12.0 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 900 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov