Pecatonica and Rock Rivers Slowly Receding

For many living along the Pecatonica and Rock Rivers the past week has been very stressful.  From record breaking rainfall, rapid rises in water levels, to significant flooding, many residents just want to know when the water will fall below flood stage.

Unfortunately, for both the Pec and Rock Rivers they will remain in flood stage until the end of the week, possibly into the weekend.

The good news is that the river has crested, or is in the process of cresting, and will begin to recede as early as Monday morning.  Both the Pec and Rock Rivers are reported in 'Moderate Flood Stage' as of Monday night.

Below are the hydrographs (graphs showing observed and forecast water levels) for the Pec and Rock Rivers at various locations. 

If you would like to keep track of what the river levels are at, please click on the following link:

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=LOT

Pecatonica River

Freeport, IL

Rock River
Dixon, IL

Pecatonica River
Shirland, IL

Rock River
Rockton, IL

Rock River
Latham Park

Rock River
Fordum Dam (Rockford, IL)

Rock River
Byron, IL