Heavy rain coming to Quad Cities Wednesday and Thursday

After some much-needed dry weather lately, things are about to get wet again in the Quad Cities. Rain is likely Wednesday and Thursday and could be heavy both days. Total rain amounts could approach 4″ in parts of our area. In the Quad Cities, 2 to 3 inches is the most likely scenario. We should […]

First Alert Forecast: Rain moves in by midweek

Some of the moisture from the rain could come from the remnants of Hurricane Polo in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Dry couple of days before more rain

Our week will kick off pleasant with warmer weather tomorrow and Wednesday. Another moderate to heavy rain maker is on the way to the Quad Cities. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Sunshine Monday, Then Wet Pattern Arrives

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- Enjoy the sunshine Monday because another wet and active weather pattern is headed toward the Quad Cities later this week. High pressure will give you a beautiful start to the work week with plenty of sunshine, light winds and highs in the low to mid 70s. A few clouds may linger early Monday morning before skies turn mostly sunny during the afternoon.

Your First Alert Forecast

Look for drier weather this afternoon, then a sunny and warm period Monday before heavy rain comes roaring back into the outlook.

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 […]