Active AlertsMoline, IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: 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, Whiteside and Henry IL Counties.
What: Major flooding is occurring and is forecast.
Where: Rock River at Moline.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 14.0 feet, 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 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.0 feet. - ForecastThe river is beginning to crest and expected to slowly fall through the weekend. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
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 Wednesday morning at 1130 AM CDT.