Iowa, Illinois Flood Watch | Effective 04/18/2026 18:24

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:24PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 6:24pm
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Whiteside, Rock Island, Clinton and Scott zones. ...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Jackson, Jo Daviess and Dubuque zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Camanche. * WHEN...From late Thursday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects low-lying residences at Albany. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet and rising slowly. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 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 this evening at 930 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clinton; Scott; Whiteside; Rock Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov