Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:11AM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:11am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Iowa...
Illinois...
Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Jo Daviess, Dubuque and
Jackson zones.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Dubuque.
* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Friday, April 24.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects homes in Shore Acres in East
Dubuque.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.8 feet and slowly
rising.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 17.0 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 Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Dubuque; Jackson; Jo Daviess
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov