Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 9:12PM CDT until September 25 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 7:12pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
IL zones.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night to Friday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.9 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning.
- 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 evening.
Area Description:
Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov