Chance for some showers this evening

A fairly nice start to our Wednesday morning but not looking to stay that way for the rest of the afternoon and evening. We are looking at the chance for some showers and potential thunderstorms South of interstate 80 with a few showers in the metro QCA. We are also seeing the possibility of a […]

Early look at the Quad Cities weekend forecast

Things are looking pretty good this weekend in the Quad Cities! We’ll see some sunshine and highs top out around 80° Saturday and Sunday. There’s a chance for some rain Friday to kick off the weekend though. Saturday and Sunday are likely dry:

Scattered Showers and Storms Expected Today in Quad Cities

A cold front pushing through this evening may spark additional thunderstorms if atmospheric conditions become unstable enough ahead of its arrival. However, the latest forecast models are trending drier, suggesting storm coverage will remain limited.

More heavy rain is possible

More showers, storms, heat and humidity

While it won’t feel as bad Sunday as it did Saturday, it’ll still be warm and humid. However, relief is on the way. A few more showers and storms are in the forecast before we have a couple of quiet, dry days. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Storms leave damage across the QCA

One Moline neighborhood was especially hard hit, that's where we find our Chandler Brindley. He's been out checking out the damage at 29th Street and 12th Avenue.

More severe storms for the Quad Cities

Crews working to restore power in Moline after severe storms

After severe storms ripped through the area Wednesday, crews are working to restore power as thousands are without.

Potential Showers and Storms Late Saturday

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) -- After heavy rainfall soaked in the region early this morning, we are finally seeing some welcome peaks of sunshine breaking through the clouds this afternoon. This brief clearing will persist into the early evening hours, offering a temporary reprieve. However, our attention quickly shifts to the evening and overnight hours as the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms increases.

Heavy rain threat returns to northern Illinois this weekend

The flood watch that had been in effect for our areas to the south has been cancelled as the heaviest rain has shifted well south of the Stateline. While a few lingering showers will be possible as we approach the midday hours, the threat for widespread flooding has diminished. A few light showers will also be possible this afternoon as our next system approaches. Nothing to the extent however that would increase the threat for flash flooding across the Stateline area.

See damage in the QCs from morning thunderstorms

Damage has been reported across the Quad Cities after this morning’s storms. Cleanup is currently underway. Photos from Bettendorf, Rock Island and Moline show the aftermath and a photo from the Quad Cities International Airport shows a stunning shelf cloud.

Flash flooding likely across parts of the Quad Cities

Several inches of rain fell overnight into Friday morning. Several more inches are likely this morning. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Rock Island woman hit by tree damage for 3rd time

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A Rock Island woman is once again cleaning up after severe weather brought down a large tree in her backyard Wednesday morning. Antoinette Gooden said she was getting ready for work when the storm moved through the area. She lost power around 7 a.m. and...

Another chance of heavy rain this weekend

So much rain coming down from this week with several inches of rain coming down over the past couple of days. Heading into the weekend we have already received almost the average amount of rainfall for the month of August. As we head into the weekend now, we are still tracking another chance of thunderstorms […]

Storm damage cleanup, power restoration for thousands in Quad Cities

The Quad Cities is dealing with storm damage and power outages after a second consecutive day of severe weather and heavy rainfall.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Until 1 PM for Peoria, Davenport, Champaign, and Joliet With Wind Gusts Up to 75 MPH Possible

PEORIA, ILLINOIS — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa until 1 PM CDT on Wednesday, August 12, with forecasters warning of wind gusts up to 75 mph, hail up to quarter size, and frequent lightning as storms track through the region.

Flood Watches issued for some as heavy rainfall remains possible late Thursday night

11pm Update: A line of thunderstorms has developed along and south of I-80 late Thursday evening and will be the focus for potential flash flooding through Friday morning. The area outlined in white is where that greatest potential will be, including parts of Carroll, Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and DeKalb counties. This is where locally two (plus) inches of rain could occur through Friday morning. North of there will be isolated to scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall. Reminder – Flash Flood Watches are in effect for Ogle, Lee, and DeKalb counties until Friday evening and for Carroll and Whiteside counties until Saturday evening.

Red Cross prepares for possible flooding as more rain moves into Quad Cities

If flooding does force people from their homes, the Red Cross says it can move quickly once conditions are safe.

Henry County Restores Emergency Communications After Derecho Topples Radio Tower

Severe Thunderstorm Damages Henry County Public Safety Radio Tower. A severe thunderstorm on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, damaged the Henry County public safety radio tower located at the Courthouse in Cambridge, Illinois. According to the Henry County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), at approximately 9:17 AM, the National Weather Service...