Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:28AM CDT until April 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 7:28am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
IL Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...Until late Thursday evening.
* 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 8:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.7 feet and falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 11.8 feet
Friday, May 01.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov