Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:19AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 7:19am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock
Island Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects much of Barstow Road between
Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 16.1 feet.
- The river is cresting now.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to slowly fall
through the weekend.
- 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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by this morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: