Flash Flood Warning — Rock Island County, Illinois
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 7:18AM CDT until August 12 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
FFWDVN The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Scott County in east central Iowa... Central Rock Island County in northwestern Illinois... * Until 1015 AM CDT. * At 718 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. While the rain will not last long, the impressive rates will likely cause flooding. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Davenport, Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, East Moline, Silvis, Eldridge, Milan, Le Claire, Coal Valley, Hampton, Port Byron, Buffalo, Rapids City, Riverdale, Carbon Cliff, Panorama Park, Rock Island Arsenal, Fruitland and Davenport Municipal Airport.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 8:18 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
Last Checked
58 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Rock Island County, Illinois?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (58 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Rock Island County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Scott County.