Rock River near Joslin
Rock Island County, Illinois
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Water affects most of Hillsdale and much of Erie. Water also reaches the bottom of the Illinois Highway 92 bridge at Joslin.
- 20 ft
Water affects several homes in Erie and affects the railroad tracks east of town.
- 19.5 ft
Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Illinois Highway 5.
- 19.2 ft
Water affects Barstow Road between Barstow and Illinois Highway 5.
- 19 ft
Water affects several homes in Hillsdale on Docia Street and on the county road south of town. Water also affects most houses in Osborn.
- 18.5 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of Moline Road east of Erie, as well as River Road.
- 18.39 ft
Water affects Osborn Road at Osborn.
- 18.3 ft
Water affects the railroad tracks near Osborn.
- 18 ft
Water reaches the top of the Zuma Creek levee upstream of Barstow. Water also affects a few homes in Erie and Moline Road east of town. Water affects a few homes on Docia Street in Hillsdale and on the county road south of town. Water also affects a few homes in Shady Beach.
- 17.7 ft
Water affects the railroad tracks south of Prophetstown.
- 17.5 ft
Water is across Broadway at Jackson Street in Cleveland.
- 16.5 ft
Water affects the lowest sections of Broadway and Main Street in Cleveland and affects a few homes.
- 16 ft
Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn.
- 15 ft
Water affects residences in the Thompson addition.
- 14 ft
Water affects residences in outlying areas immediately along the river including basements, yards, driveways, and access roads.
- 13.7 ft
Water affects Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn.
- 13 ft
Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground.
- 12.5 ft
Water affects some summer cottages along the river.
- 12 ft
Water affects low lying agricultural land.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2002 | 19.24 ft | 47,700 cfs |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 19.11 ft | 47,000 cfs |
| Feb 22, 1997 | 18.88 ft | 41,000 cfs |
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