Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 8:29PM CDT until April 25 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S.
Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- The river is currently cresting.
- Forecast...The river is cresting this evening and will begin
to fall overnight. It is expected to fall below flood stage
early Saturday morning and continue falling to 9.3 feet
Tuesday, April 28.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued Wednesday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, IA; Scott, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov