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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 530 PM CDT.

The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. .Uncertainty with routed flow from recent rains means confidence in the river reaching flood stage is low at this time. If the current forecast holds through early afternoon, a warning may be issued. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Como. * WHEN...From late Thursday night to late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties on Regan Road northeast of Como. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood