Illinois Flood Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 10:31

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 10:31am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - 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 Thursday afternoon at 1245 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov