Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MLII2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
The Sears Dam is under water in Rock Island.
15.5 ft
Water affects the intersection of Highways 150 and 6. Steel Dam is under water in Milan.
15.3 ft
Flood waters begin to encroach onto the on-ramp from east-bound I-280 to north-bound I-74 northeast of Moline.
15.2 ft
Water affects the lowest streets on Vandruffs Island.
15 ft
Water affects business parking lots on 52nd Avenue in Moline. Water also affects most homes on South Shore Drive and North Shore Drive.
14 ft
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.
13.2 ft
Water affects 60th Street south of John Deere Road in Moline and 56th Ave from Green Valley Park 48th St. Water is on Canal Road in Big Island. Smith's Island is affected by flood waters.
13 ft
In Moline, water affects homes on South Shore Drive and cuts off access to homes east of the I-74 bridge. Water also affects 49th Avenue south of the theater. Water affects Vandruff Island.
12.5 ft
Water affects some residences in the lower Friendship Farm area. 60th St is under water south of the Green Valley Sports Complex. 56th St along the north side of the river is under water.
12 ft
Water affects residences near the 27th Street bridge. Water is over portions of 60th St south of Green Valley Sports Complex and portions of 56th Ave along the north side of the river.
11 ft
Water affects agricultural land upstream from Moline.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2013 | 16.53 ft | 50,907 cfs |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 16.38 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 16.21 ft | 47,963 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MLII2
River
Rock River
County
Rock Island, IL
Coordinates
41.4625°N, 90.5000°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rock River at Moline?
The Rock River at Moline gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Rock River at Moline?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rock River at Moline is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
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Where is the Rock River at Moline gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rock Island County, Illinois at coordinates 41.4625°N, 90.5000°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.