Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at noon CDT.

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities IA IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside counties. Green River near Geneseo affecting Henry IL county. La Moine River at Colmar affecting Hancock and McDonough Counties. .At this time there is limited confidence associated with rainfall amounts and location of predicted rainfall. If rainfall in the basins are less than predicted, the forecast river stage may not be reached. Conversely, if rainfall is more than predicted, the river may crest higher. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River near Joslin. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening to Monday, April 08. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.