Flood Warning

FROM: NWS Quad Cities IA IL
AREA: Henry, IL; Rock Island, IL; Whiteside, IL
SENT: 2026-04-06T10:15:00-05:00

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:15AM CDT until April 8 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa…

Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties.

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…

Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
IL Counties.

Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Rock River near Joslin.

* WHEN…Until Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 12.5 feet, Water affects some summer cottages along
the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.

The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 1015 AM CDT.

Alert Expiration: 2026-04-07T10:15:00-05:00