Rock River near Joslin, IL
Is Rock River near Joslin, IL flooding right now?
Rock River near Joslin, IL measured 6.49 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.49 ft
Streamflow
5,620 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.24 ft on Fri, Jun 7, 2002.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 16.5 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.24 ft | 2002-06-07 |
| 19.11 ft | 2013-04-21 |
| 18.88 ft | 1997-02-23 |
| 18.73 ft | 1996-05-31 |
| 18.55 ft | 2000-06-16 |
Last 7 days
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| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Green River near Geneseo, IL | 4.8 mi | Henry County |
| Crow Creek at Bettendorf, IA | 13.9 mi | Scott County |
| Mississippi River at Clinton, IA | 15.9 mi | Clinton County |
| Pheasant Creek at Davenport, IA | 17.5 mi | Scott County |
| Duck Creek at DC Golf Course at Davenport, IA | 17.5 mi | Scott County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.