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 Muscatine.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park
parking lot.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.9 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Monday morning and continue rising to 17.6 feet Friday,
April 24. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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:
Louisa, IA; Muscatine, IA; Mercer, IL; Rock Island, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: