Rock Island County, IL
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:00 AM CDT – Sunday 04/19 8:30 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Mississippi River at Muscatine.
When
From Sunday morning until further notice.
Impacts
At 18.0 feet, Water affects most of the Riverside Park parking lot.
Additional Details
- At 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 18.1 feet Friday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
What to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Louisa, IA
- Muscatine, IA
- Mercer, IL
- Rock Island, IL
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 7:00 AM CDT – Sunday 04/19 8:30 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.
When
From Sunday morning until further notice.
Impacts
At 16.5 feet, Water affects Credit Island Lane in Davenport and the 4700 block of River Drive in Moline. Water is at the base of the flood wall gates at the downtown Rock Island riverfront.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.7 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to 16.3 feet Friday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Muscatine, IA
- Scott, IA
- Rock Island, IL
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:37 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 10:45 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Rock River near Joslin.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 16.0 feet, Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn.
Additional Details
- At 9:45 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 14.6 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Henry, IL
- Rock Island, IL
- Whiteside, IL
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:37 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 10:45 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and Whiteside Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
Where
Rock River at Moline.
When
Until further notice.
Impacts
At 14.0 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects South Shore Drive and North Shore Drive in Moline west of the 27th Street bridge. Water limits access to homes on South Shore Drive east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects portions of 60th Street south of John Deere Road.
Additional Details
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.2 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
What to do
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Monday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Henry, IL
- Rock Island, IL
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Monday 04/20 4:00 AM CDT – Sunday 04/19 8:30 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Rock Island and Scott Counties.
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock Island Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Clark and Hancock Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Louisa, Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Lee, Hancock, Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Louisa and Rock Island Counties.
What
Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16.
When
From late Sunday night until further notice.
Impacts
At 16.0 feet, Water affects the park at Andalusia.
Additional Details
- At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.0 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning and continue rising to 16.1 feet early Friday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
What to do
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening at 830 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Muscatine, IA
- Rock Island, IL
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home.
- If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Monday 04/20 12:00 AM CDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
What
Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.
Where
Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa.
When
From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Monday.
Impacts
Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Areas impacted
- Buchanan
- Delaware
- Dubuque
- Benton
- Linn
- Jones
- Jackson
- Iowa
- Johnson
- Cedar
- Clinton
- Muscatine
- Scott
- Keokuk
- Washington
- Louisa
- Jefferson
- Henry
- Des Moines
- Van Buren
- Lee
- Jo Daviess
- Stephenson
- Carroll
- Whiteside
- Rock Island
- Henry
- Bureau
- Putnam
- Mercer
- Henderson
- Warren
- Hancock
- McDonough
Tips to stay safe
A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area.
- Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
- Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
- Drain in-ground sprinkler systems
In effect from Friday 04/24 1:00 AM CDT – Sunday 04/19 8:30 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Camanche affecting Whiteside, Rock Island, Clinton and Scott zones.
...The Flood Watch is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Jackson, Jo Daviess and Dubuque zones.
What
Flooding is possible.
Where
Mississippi River at Camanche.
When
From late Thursday night until further notice.
Impacts
At 17.0 feet, Water affects low-lying residences at Albany.
Additional Details
- At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.5 feet and rising slowly. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
What to do
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
The next statement will be issued by this evening at 930 PM CDT.
Areas impacted
- Clinton
- Scott
- Whiteside
- Rock Island
Tips to stay safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefing
From the forecaster
The Week Ahead
Created by the NWS Quad Cities WFO
After an area-wide freeze Sunday night, temperatures will slowly rise through midweek. Calm weather will accompany this warm up before a more active pattern returns towards the end of the week.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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