Areas of Flooding and Incoming Dry Time

After all the rain we've had this week and today, we've officially broken the record for the wettest June in Rockford. So far this month we've had just over a foot of rain! The last record was set in 1993 with a total of 11.85" of rain in the Rockford area.  We've still got some rain moving through this evening, but much needed dry time is in store for us....and at the perfect time too!

This stacked low moving through Indiana is what's been bringing us these rain showers.  The fact that it's stacked is why these showers have actually been pushing westward today, as opposed to the usual eastward motion.

We'll continue seeing isolated showers for the evening, but most of us should be dry by around 10pm....and then we stay that way for the overnight and the weekend!  Temperatures will hit the upper 70's for Saturday under partly cloudy skies, with lower humidity as well.

Sunday will be a little warmer in the mid 80's under partly cloudy skies, but it'll be a little more humid. 

Even though dry time is around the corner, we've still got some areas we need to pay attention too.  Flood Warnings are still in play for the Rock River in Byron and the Pecatonica River in Shirland, both areas seeing water levels still slowly rising.

The Rock River will be cresting at 13 feet during the overnight at around 2am.  This means the Rock River will be at its Minor Flood Stage level in this area, and many areas along the river are already under water, so continue to be cautious if you live along the Rock River.

The Pecatonica River will be cresting at just over a foot by mid-day Saturday.  This area will also be seeing its Minor Flood Stage levels, so take precaution if you live in Shirland, especially if you live close to the Pecatonica River.




Both of these areas won't see water levels below flood stage until the middle of next week, so even though we stay dry this weekend, continue to stay cautious if living in these areas.

Rain chances do return once we get back into the work week, with storm chances on Monday and Tuesday.  Temperatures will also gradually warm up going through next week as well, possibly hitting the upper 80's by the end of the week.