Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 9:40AM CDT until May 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land
occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday afternoon and continue falling to 10.9 feet
Wednesday, May 06.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov