Iowa, Illinois Severe Flood Watch | Effective 10/01/2026 11:31

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 1:31PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 1, 2026 - 11:31am
Expires: 
October 1, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bureau, Henry IL, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island and Whiteside and east central Iowa, including the following area, Scott. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Friday. * 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... - Additional rainfall between 0.5 to 1.5 inches is possible. The cumulative effects of this rainfall in recent days will result in rises along area rivers, along with the potential for areal flooding. The threat for flash flooding is low. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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: 
Scott; Whiteside; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer
Forcast Office: 
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov