Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:09PM CDT until April 8 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 7, 2026 - 7:09pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river is just coming off the crest.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.1 feet
Tuesday, April 14.
- 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 Wednesday afternoon at 300 PM
CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: