First published 9/19/2026, 3:00:15 PM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 3:00:15 PM

Flood Watch for Quad Cities (IA/IL) issued Sept 19

The NWS Quad Cities (IA/IL) issued a Flood Watch on Sept 19 at 9:41 AM CDT in effect through Sept 24 at 9:00 PM CDT. The watch indicates conditions favorable for flooding across the Quad Cities area; monitor forecasts and local statements for updates.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation, public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Flood Watch signals elevated risk for river or urban flooding that can disrupt transportation, damage property, and threaten public safety for residents and travelers in the Quad Cities region. Preparations and caution around waterways and low-lying roads are advised.

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Flood Watch issued September 19 at 9:41AM CDT until September 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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