Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding and Property Damage in Quad Cities Region
What happened
On September 21, 2026, the National Weather Service reported that the Quad Cities area experienced heavy rainfall. In counties of Illinois including Bureau, Carroll, Lee, and Henry, rain totals reached upwards of 6 inches. Davenport recorded 3.23 inches, while the Quad Cities International Airport recorded 3.48 inches.
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Why it matters
The heavy rains led to water intrusion in numerous homes across the region. Service providers are currently managing over 100 calls regarding basement flooding, with some instances involving 6 to 8 feet of water due to sump pump failures and poor drainage.
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Who's involved
- IllinoisState of Illinois where the affected counties are located.
- Quad CitiesGeographic region of the Quad Cities situated in Illinois.
- National Weather ServiceU.S. forecasting agency that issued the weather reports.
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The entities involved
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Illinois
state of the United States of America
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Quad Cities
region of five cities in the US states of Iowa and Illinois: Davenport and Bettendorf in SE Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline in NW Illinois
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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