Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:40PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:40pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Rock Island and Henry
IL zones.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, Water affects 60th Street south of John
Deere Road in Moline and 56th Ave from Green Valley Park 48th St.
Water is on Canal Road in Big Island. Smith's Island is affected
by flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction:
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday evening at 945 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Rock Island; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: