Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 11:26AM CDT until September 24 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 9:26am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Iowa...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Rock Island, Scott
and Muscatine zones.
.Rainfall that fell Saturday night into early this morning was
aligned more with tributaries that flow into the Mississippi south of
the Quad Cities. This has resulted in a lower forecast for the
Mississippi River in this area. Observational trends will continue to
be monitored through this afternoon and evening, and may result in
the Watch being cancelled this evening.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.
* WHEN...From Monday evening to Thursday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.5 feet and slowly rising.
- Forecast...Rises on the river will continue through at least
Monday night. The river may reach flood stage, but is less likely
to do so than forecasts from 24 hours ago.
- Flood stage is 15.0 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.
Area Description:
Muscatine; Scott; Rock Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov