Illinois Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/22/2026 08:44

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 10:44AM CDT until September 23 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 22, 2026 - 8:44am
Expires: 
September 23, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tonight to a crest of 12.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning.
Area Description: 
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov