Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:50PM CDT until May 2 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Des Moines,
Hancock and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Henderson and Des
Moines Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry
IL Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, water affects some summer cottages along
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall to below
flood stage Saturday 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.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon at 300 PM
CDT.
Area Description:
Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: