Moline Illinois is part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area and sits within the Emergency Planning Zone of the Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station — a two-unit boiling water reactor operated by Constellation Energy on the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River at Moline has caused catastrophic flooding during major flood years including 1993 and 2008. Rock Island County hosts significant defense manufacturing through the Rock Island Arsenal — the largest government-owned weapons manufacturing arsenal in the US, located on an island in the Mississippi River.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear / Flooding / Industrial |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Mississippi River Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 309-524-2000 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 580 ft above sea level |