Illinois Flood Watch | Effective 04/14/2026 19:20

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 9:20PM CDT until April 20 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects low lying agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction: 
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov