Illinois Flood Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 19:03

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:03PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 7:03pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov