First published 9/18/2026, 8:50:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:30 PM

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

The NWS Quad Cities office issued a Flood Watch beginning September 18 at 1:56 PM CDT (2026-09-18T18:56:00Z) through September 19 at 7:00 PM CDT (2026-09-20T00:00:00Z UTC) for the Quad Cities IA/IL region.

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: 4/10How 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: 5/10The 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 means conditions are favorable for flooding in the named area during the watch period. Residents and travelers in the Quad Cities region should monitor forecasts, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and be prepared for possible flood impacts to homes, transportation, and local infrastructure.

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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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