Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 11:22AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 9:22am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall are
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
county, Mercer and Iowa, including the following counties, Benton,
Iowa, Johnson, Louisa and Washington.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* 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 Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Benton; Iowa; Johnson; Washington; Louisa; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov