Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 7:30PM CDT until May 2 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock
Island Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. In Moline, water
affects homes on South Shore Drive and cuts off access to homes
east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects 49th Avenue south of
the theater. Water affects Vandruff Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 PM CDT Sunday was 13.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 11.4 feet
Sunday, May 03.
- 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.
The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 730 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov