Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 9:39PM CDT until May 1 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 7:39pm
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Mercer,
Louisa and Des Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Hancock, Des
Moines and Lee Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Water affects
residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of
60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th
Ave along the north side of the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below
flood stage early Friday morning.
- 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov