Iowa, Illinois Flood Watch | Effective 04/19/2026 17:53

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 19 at 7:53PM CDT until April 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 19, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Rock Island, Scott, Whiteside and Clinton zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Camanche. * WHEN...From Thursday evening to Sunday, April 26. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects low-lying residences at Albany. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.8 feet and slowly rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday 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 Monday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clinton; Scott; Whiteside; Rock Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov