Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/19/2026 17:46

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:46PM CDT until April 21 at 9:00AM 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...Pecatonica River at Freeport. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects low lying sections of Freeport mainly east of the Pecatonica River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is near crest. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 13.0 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: 
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL