United States / Midwest / Illinois
Henry County, Illinois, Friday, October 2, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 3, 1:35 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 3, 7:17 AM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 3, 1:03 PM CDTVersion 4 · Oct 3, 6:05 PM CDTVersion 5 · Oct 3, 7:21 PM CDTVersion 6 · Oct 3, 9:14 PM CDTVersion 7 · Oct 4, 4:05 AM CDTVersion 8 · Oct 4, 8:17 PM CDT4 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Government, Power.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 2 at 1:56AM CDT until October 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Scott County in east central Iowa... Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 150 AM CDT, Rainfall has diminished throughout the warned area. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches have occurred across the warned area resulting in flooding. Law Enforcement and Emergency Management report several roads either partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing water and some are closed. Duck Creek is out of its banks leading to several road closures in Davenport and Bettendorf. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 7:08PM CDT until October 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Scott County in east central Iowa... Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 703 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that rain was beginning to diminish across the area. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches have occurred across the warning area resulting in flooding. Law Enforcement and Emergency Management report several roads either partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing water and some are closed. Duck Creek is out of its banks leading to several road closures in Davenport and Bettendorf.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 4:22PM CDT until October 1 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northwestern Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... Whiteside County in northwestern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 410 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated that rainfall was continuing to move across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen. Law enforcement officials have reported several roads either partially inundated, or totally inundated with standing water and some are closed especially in Rock Island county. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.7 inches are possible in the warned area through 8 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
“Flood Warning issued October 1 at 1:14PM CDT until October 1 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL”
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Henry IL County in northwestern Illinois... Mercer County in northwestern Illinois... Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... Whiteside County in northwestern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 114 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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