Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:38PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:38pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Louisa and Mercer
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Rock
Island and Muscatine Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Louisa and Mercer Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
Lee and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.
* WHEN...From Monday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, water affects Credit Island Lane in
Davenport and the 4700 block of River Drive in Moline. Water is at
the base of the flood wall gates at the downtown Rock Island
riverfront.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Monday evening and continue rising to 16.4 feet Friday, April
24. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 16.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Muscatine, IA; Scott, IA; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov