Weather, Emergency & Flood Information & Resources
This page began as a collection of flood related news and information. The links and phone numbers may be used to contact agencies during floods plus other emergencies and disasters as well.
Community Resources
Bold and italicized text are clickable links to websites.
Quad Cities National Weather Service This is the local weather service home page. Click HERE for a map of the Illinois and Iowa counties covered by the Quad Cities office. Click HERE for its preparedness page.
Quad Cities National Weather Service, rivers and lakes Check this page and select your location for the most recent water levels and forecasts related to flooding.
The Red Cross chapter that serves the Quad Cities provides services during emergencies such as shelter, meals, health care, and mental health care. The number to call for assistance is 1.800.733.2767 or 1.800-RedCross. Donations are welcome, and volunteers can sign up for training.
The Quad Cities Salvation Army offers a variety of services at its locations in Davenport and Moline.
BePreparedDavenport During floods, click the link for details about sandbags and sand available through public works along with other information and resources.
Be Prepared Bettendorf
Rock Island Flood Prep
Moline Flood Prep
DubuqueFloodwall and Dubuque Alerts: Street Closures, Detours, & Emergencies
Rock Island County Emergency Management
Scott County Emergency Management
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program form
Applications may be obtained in person and submitted to: Community Action of Eastern Iowa, 500 E. 59th St., Davenport, IA 52806. The phone number is 1.563.324.3236.
Iowa residents affected by floods and other disasters who experience legal issues (tenant-landlord disputes, employment disputes, etc.), insurance issues, or related questions may contact Iowa Legal Aid for assistance. 1-800-532-1275.
Below the photo, you'll find WVIK News stories about flooding.
Community Resources
Bold and italicized text are clickable links to websites.
Quad Cities National Weather Service This is the local weather service home page. Click HERE for a map of the Illinois and Iowa counties covered by the Quad Cities office. Click HERE for its preparedness page.
Quad Cities National Weather Service, rivers and lakes Check this page and select your location for the most recent water levels and forecasts related to flooding.
The Red Cross chapter that serves the Quad Cities provides services during emergencies such as shelter, meals, health care, and mental health care. The number to call for assistance is 1.800.733.2767 or 1.800-RedCross. Donations are welcome, and volunteers can sign up for training.
The Quad Cities Salvation Army offers a variety of services at its locations in Davenport and Moline.
BePreparedDavenport During floods, click the link for details about sandbags and sand available through public works along with other information and resources.
Be Prepared Bettendorf
Rock Island Flood Prep
Moline Flood Prep
DubuqueFloodwall and Dubuque Alerts: Street Closures, Detours, & Emergencies
Rock Island County Emergency Management
Scott County Emergency Management
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program form
Applications may be obtained in person and submitted to: Community Action of Eastern Iowa, 500 E. 59th St., Davenport, IA 52806. The phone number is 1.563.324.3236.
Iowa residents affected by floods and other disasters who experience legal issues (tenant-landlord disputes, employment disputes, etc.), insurance issues, or related questions may contact Iowa Legal Aid for assistance. 1-800-532-1275.
Below the photo, you'll find WVIK News stories about flooding.
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The Quad Cities will get warmer and wetter in the coming decades. That's according to a new report on how climate change will impact the area.
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The city of Davenport will use over $13 million in federal grant funding to make its roads more resilient to flooding.
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This year's mostly mild winter means a low risk of flooding in the Quad Cities area this spring.
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The Democrat and three, Illinois GOP members of the U.S. House have introduced a bill called the Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act.
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In the report released this morning, the White Birch Group and SOCOTEC Engineering say the rear wall of the six-story building collapsed on May 28th, 2023 because of very recent repairs. Or what they call, "Inadequate Capacity of Wall System" and "Inadequate Shoring."
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That's according to FEMA and Hydrologist, Matt Wilson from the Quad Cities National Weather Service.
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The Quad Cities Community Foundation says each household from 324 Main Street is eligible to receive $3,500 from its disaster recovery fund.
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It's been nearly a month since part of a Davenport apartment building collapsed, killing three people, injuring several, and displacing 100 households. But President Biden and FEMA have not responded to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' request for a disaster declaration and federal assistance.
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Employees at Davenport's wastewater treatment plant will be happy the city has won a nearly $8 million federal grant.
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The Quad Cities Salvation Army has completed one task in response to the Davenport partial building collapse. It's just getting started with a more difficult problem - finding permanent housing for displaced tenants.