Active Alerts Barstow, IL

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drivecars through flooded areas.The next statement will be issued by late tonight at 300 AM CDT.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers inIllinois...Rock River near Joslin affecting Whiteside, Henry IL and RockIsland Counties.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.* WHEN...Until late tonight.* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water affects low lying agricultural land.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 7:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.2 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagethis evening and continue falling to 10.8 feet Friday, July05.- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.