Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The next statement will be issued by this evening at 630 PM CST.

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 Counties. .An ice jam will cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the river. ...FLOOD WARNING FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water affects residences in outlying areas immediately along the river including basements, yards, driveways, and access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Ice impacting the entire stretch of the Rock River. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday evening. Ice jam impacts are variable and can fluctuate 1-2 feet from the forecasted crest. Impacts could also linger longer than currently forecasted. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. &&