Iowa, Illinois Flood Watch | Effective 04/18/2026 09:22

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 11:22AM CDT until April 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Whiteside, Clinton, Scott and Rock Island zones. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Dubuque, Jo Daviess and Jackson zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Dubuque. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects homes in Shore Acres in East Dubuque. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.1 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 Sunday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Dubuque; Jackson; Jo Daviess
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov