Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:33AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 7:33am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and Rock
Island Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects business parking lots on
52nd Avenue in Moline. Water also affects most homes on South
Shore Drive and North Shore Drive.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6
feet Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: