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