Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 7:32PM CDT until May 2 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 02.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects residences in outlying areas
immediately along the river including basements, yards, driveways,
and access roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:45 PM CDT Saturday was 14.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday evening and continue falling to 11.7 feet Saturday,
May 02.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 745 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov