Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:31AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 8:31am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock
Island Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* 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 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly through the
weekend.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
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 by Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov