Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:46PM CDT until April 23 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Como.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties
on Regan Road northeast of Como.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.1 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Monday evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Whiteside, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: