Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:29PM CDT until April 16 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 929 PM CDT, At 853 PM radar estimated that 1 to 3 inches of rain
fell across parts of northern Carroll County. Local law enforcement
reported that part of Illinois 84 is closed between Savanna-Subula
Bridge to the south entrance of the Mississippi Palisades State
Park. The road is blocked with trees down, other debris and minor
mudslides due to flash flooding. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Maquoketa, Mount Carroll, Savanna, Bellevue, Lanark, Preston,
Shannon, Sabula, Wyoming, Miles, Andrew, Monmouth, Springbrook,
Spragueville, Green Island, Fulton, Hurstville, Nashville, Canton
and Van Buren.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jackson, IA; Jones, IA; Carroll, IL; Jo Daviess, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: