Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:45AM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall are
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
counties, Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson and Iowa, including
the following counties, Dubuque and Jackson.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread showers and storms are expected to develop late
tonight and last into Saturday. These storms will be capable of
rainfall rates between 1 to 2 inches per hour. Rainfall totals of
1 to 3 inches are likely in the hardest hit areas through
Saturday evening with the potential for localized areas of 3+
inches.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Dubuque; Jackson; Jo Daviess; Stephenson; Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov