Flood Warning

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

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:15AM CDT until April 7 at 9:00PM 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 forecast.

* WHERE…Rock River at Moline.

* WHEN…From this evening to late tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Water affects
residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of
60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th
Ave along the north side of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early
tomorrow afternoon.
– 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