Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/19/2026 07:41

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 9:41AM CDT until September 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 7:41am
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 7:45am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside zones. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Thursday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.0 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Instruction: 
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. 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 Sunday morning.
Area Description: 
Rock Island; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov