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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1100 AM CST.

The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island zones. .An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the river. ...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Ice jam flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Como. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...Fluctuations due to ice can cause local impacts up to minor flood - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&