Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/25/2026 07:30

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:30AM CDT until May 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 25, 2026 - 7:30am
Expires: 
April 26, 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. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until late Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson addition. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.6 feet and falling. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday 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 Sunday morning at 930 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL