River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MLII2
In brief
The Rock River at Moline, IL read 9.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.44 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MLII2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.53 ft | 2013-04-22 |
| 2 | 16.38 ft | 2008-03-06 |
| 3 | 16.21 ft | 2019-06-02 |
| 4 | 16.15 ft | 1973-04-27 |
| 5 | 15.79 ft | 2002-06-08 |
| 6 | 15.70 ft | 1974-05-21 |
| 7 | 15.57 ft | 2019-03-17 |
| 8 | 15.40 ft | 2017-07-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Water affects agricultural land upstream from Moline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Water affects business parking lots on 52nd Avenue in Moline. Water also affects most homes on South Shore Drive and North Shore Drive.
Water affects the lowest streets on Vandruffs Island.
Flood waters begin to encroach onto the on-ramp from east-bound I-280 to north-bound I-74 northeast of Moline.
Water affects the intersection of Highways 150 and 6. Steel Dam is under water in Milan.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Rock River at Moline is at 9.56 ft, 1.44 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
The highest crest on record is 16.53 ft, on 2013-04-22.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MLII2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.