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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Friday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. 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 evening.
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Rock Island; Henry · 41.475°, -90.480°
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...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry IL zones. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Friday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. 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 evening.
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside zones. Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Moline. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening to Thursday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.0 feet and steady. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible Flood Warnings. 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.