Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/04/2026 08:11

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 4 at 10:11AM CDT until July 4 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 8:11am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois, including the following areas, in north central Illinois, Bureau and Putnam. In northwest Illinois, Henry IL and Whiteside. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of slow moving storms today over a saturated ground to bring an elevated risk for flash flooding.
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Whiteside; Henry; Bureau; Putnam
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL