If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. 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. 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 by Thursday afternoon at noon CDT.

The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Rock River at Como. * WHEN...From Friday morning 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 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.