Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 4:23AM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 1, 2026 - 2:23am
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois, including the following
areas, Carroll, Henry IL, Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside and
Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Buchanan, Cedar,
Clinton, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry IA, Iowa, Jackson,
Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott,
Van Buren and Washington.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread rainfall is expected to continue through much of
Thursday, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Some areas
have already seen upwards of 1 to 3 inches through Wednesday. The
cumulative effects of this rainfall will result in rises along
area rivers, along with the potential for areal flooding. The
threat for flash flooding is low.
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:
Buchanan; Delaware; Dubuque; Benton; Linn; Jones; Jackson; Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Clinton; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Carroll; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Mercer
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov