Illinois, Missouri Flood Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 09:10

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:10AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 9:10am
Expires: 
April 18, 2026 - 9:15am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri... Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa... Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Louisa, Muscatine, Rock Island and Mercer Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing. * WHEN...From late Saturday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects buildings in unprotected low areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Sunday morning and continue rising to 15.8 feet early Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning at 1115 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Hancock, IL; Clark, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL