Active AlertsSterling, IL

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. .Heavy Rainfall over the past several days will produce flooding on portions of the Rock River.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Rock River near Joslin.
When: From Sunday morning to late Wednesday evening.
Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet and rising. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 13.1 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. The next statement will be issued by Sunday morning at 1015 AM CDT.