Flood Warning Illinois | Effective 04/06/2026 19:02

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 9:02PM CDT until April 7 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 6, 2026 - 7:02pm
Expires: 
April 7, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Illinois... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Iowa and Benton Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. 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 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 Tuesday evening at 900 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL