More rain to end September

After an already wet stretch last week with 8 straight days of measurable rain totaling out to 4.7″ of rain total, more rain is on the way to end the month. There is a chance of above average rainfall for the Quad Cities for next week right around when we switch from September into October […]

Below average temperatures for the marathon tomorrow

After temperatures have been holding below average throughout most of the week, they are holding that trend for next week. The big Quad Cities Marathon will kick off tomorrow morning with temperatures in the upper 50s with a small chance of rain before clearing out and reaching near the 70s by the afternoon. As we […]

Your First Alert Forecast

Look for several dry hours before our next round of showers arrives this afternoon.

More rain on the way

Wet weather prompts changes for Bishop Hill Ag Days

The 54th annual 19th-Century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, in Bishop Hill, but due to the recent weather, the location of some activities will change. The event features a variety of traditional craft demonstrations, food, vendors, and hands-on activities for the children...

Clock ticking for Corn Belt farmers stranded by rain

Keitzer says several days in a row with overcast skies, drizzle and fog also raise concerns because fields aren’t drying out. There’s a growing sense of urgency across the Corn Belt as wet weather slows harvest and deteriorates crop conditions. Southeast Iowa farmer Dan Keitzer says activity is...

Heavy rainfall triggers street flooding and road closures in Davenport

Heavy weekend rain causes flash flooding and road closures in Davenport Heavy rainfall brought flash flooding to Davenport over the weekend, submerging a car at West River Drive and Howell Street and prompting road closures. Davenport Public Works urged drivers to avoid flooded streets and surcharging manholes. #DavenportIowa #FlashFlooding #RiverDrive #QuadCities #QCA #KWQC #IowaWeather.

Flood Warnings Continue Across KCII Listening Area

Flood warnings for the English River in Washington and Johnson County, and the Iowa River and Cedar River in Louisa and Muscatine counties are still in effect. The warnings were issued by the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities on Sunday following heavy rain. The English River near Kalona...

Eastern Iowa flooding continues as Rock River rises near Moline

The English River remained above flood stage near Kalona Monday while Cedar Rapids and Marion assessed damage and the Rock River was forecast to flood near Moline. Updated and last verified Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at 4 p.m. CDT. EASTERN IOWA AND THE QUAD CITIES — River flooding remained a...

Fall-like weather for several days

Temperatures across the Quad Cities are running below average and that’ll continue for a few more days. After eight straight days with measurable rain, only a few sprinkles are expected today. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Your First Alert Forecast

Our period of relentless rain is winding down as we enter into a cooler, drier, more fall-like stretch.

Weekend downpours flood over 100 Quad Cities basements as cleanup crews face backlogs

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Quad Cities area is no stranger to heavy rains and flooding. This past weekend, the QCA saw yet another edition of streets underwater, campground evacuations and basements filling up. “We had people out all weekend. We have eight to 12 crews out right now working...

Fall is officially here, but peak colors may arrive later this year

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Fall officially arrives Tuesday with the autumn equinox, but if you’re waiting for the best fall colors across the Quad Cities, patience may be required this year. The equinox marks the astronomical start of fall, when the sun crosses directly over Earth’s equator. While many describe...

Heavy rains result in QCA flooding; Bettendorf park has raging waters

After recent heavy rains, streets and rivers were flooded Sunday in the Quad Cities area. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry counties and the Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry counties. Additional rainfall from Sunday through Monday […]

One more rainy day for the Quad Cities

While rain is in the forecast Tuesday, it won’t be as heavy as what we picked up this past weekend. Cooler than normal temperatures stick around through the weekend. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Stubborn Storm System Lingers Over Quad Cities

Scattered showers remain possible through at least the first half of Tuesday. Most areas will see minimal additional rainfall, generally a tenth of an inch or less, though a few heavier showers could drop more than a half inch in localized spots. The clouds will stick around for much of Tuesday and potentially into Tuesday night. A northeast wind gusting between 20 to 25 mph will add to the cooler feel, making conditions feel more like October than late September. High temperatures will only reach the upper 50s to middle 60s.

Wapsipinicon River over major flood stage

Wapsipinicon River reaches major flood stage near DeWitt The Wapsipinicon River has reached major flood stage near DeWitt at 13.1 feet, impacting Old Highway 61 and low-lying properties near Calamus. The river is projected to crest Wednesday at 13.2 feet following heavy weekend rains. #WapsipiniconRiver #DeWittIowa #ClintonCounty #FloodWarning #QuadCities #QCA #KWQC #IowaWeather.

More rain on the way

While it won’t be as heavy as the past few days, showers are expected today, tonight, and Tuesday. Cooler weather is in the forecast this week. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Dreary conditions continue into Tuesday

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- It’s going to be a dreary day across eastern Iowa and western Illinois as we start the work week. While we aren’t looking at a steady, heavy rain like over the weekend, there will be areas of drizzle, mist and light rain throughout the day. High temperatures will hover in the lower 60s with an east/northwest wind 10-20 mph.

Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Dubuque Brace for River Flooding This Week as English and Wapsipinicon Rivers Reach Major Flood Stage After 5 to 10 Inches of Rain

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Widespread rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches over the last week have fallen across portions of Iowa and Illinois, causing many river levels to rise in the region, according to a River Flooding forecast from BAMWeather covering Monday through Wednesday. Forecast river gauge levels will reach moderate to major flood stage early to mid-week, most notably the English and Wapsipinicon Rivers in Iowa. If you live near any of these waterways, this week is when the flooding threat becomes most serious.