Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/14/2026 07:29

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued August 14 at 9:29AM CDT until August 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 7:29am
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 7:30am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... La Moine River at Colmar affecting McDonough and Hancock Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...La Moine River at Colmar. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Water affects the lowest portions of Lambert Road and affects Lamar Road approximately 100 feet north of the intersection with County Road 26. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.7 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instruction: 
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Saturday morning.
Area Description: 
Hancock; McDonough
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov