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 at Moline.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, water affects 60th St south of John Deere
Road in Moline and 56th Ave from Green Valley Park to 48th St.
Water is on Canal Rd in Big Island. Smith's Island is affected by
flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday afternoon.
- 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:
Rock Island; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov