Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:00AM CDT until April 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
IL Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River at Freeport.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects low lying
sections of Freeport mainly east of the Pecatonica River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 10.6 feet
Monday, April 27.
- Flood stage is 13.0 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 morning at 1100 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: