First published 9/18/2026, 8:49:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 8:49:15 PM

Flood Watch for Quad Cities (IA/IL) issued September 18 by NWS Quad Cities

The National Weather Service (NWS) Quad Cities office issued a Flood Watch beginning September 18 at 1:56 PM CDT and continuing through September 19 at 7:00 PM CDT for the Quad Cities area (Iowa and Illinois). The watch warns of conditions favorable for flooding and advises residents and travelers to monitor forecasts and be prepared for potential localized flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

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: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Flood Watch indicates conditions are favorable for flooding, which can cause hazardous travel, property damage, and localized impacts to communities. Residents in the Quad Cities region should stay alert, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and follow local safety guidance.

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Flood Watch issued September 18 at 1:56PM CDT until September 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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