Rock River near Joslin
Critical Stages
11' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
16.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:45 AM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 5.88 ft
Flow: 5.25 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 8:30 AM 12/14 | 5.89 | 5.26 |
| 8:15 AM 12/14 | 5.89 | 5.26 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 7:45 AM 12/14 | 5.87 | 5.23 |
| 7:30 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 7:15 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | 5.87 | 5.23 |
| 6:45 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 6:30 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 6:15 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 6:00 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 5:45 AM 12/14 | 5.88 | 5.25 |
| 5:30 AM 12/14 | 5.89 | 5.26 |
| 5:15 AM 12/14 | 5.9 | 5.28 |
| 5:00 AM 12/14 | 5.9 | 5.28 |
| 4:45 AM 12/14 | 5.91 | 5.3 |
| 4:30 AM 12/14 | 5.92 | 5.31 |
| 4:15 AM 12/14 | 5.94 | 5.34 |
| 4:00 AM 12/14 | 5.93 | 5.33 |
| 3:45 AM 12/14 | 5.91 | 5.3 |
| 3:30 AM 12/14 | 5.93 | 5.33 |
| 3:15 AM 12/14 | 5.97 | 5.39 |
| 3:00 AM 12/14 | 6 | 5.44 |
| 2:45 AM 12/14 | 5.96 | 5.38 |
| 2:30 AM 12/14 | 5.95 | 5.36 |
| 2:15 AM 12/14 | 6 | 5.44 |
| 2:00 AM 12/14 | 6.05 | 5.52 |
| 1:45 AM 12/14 | 6.08 | 5.57 |
| 1:30 AM 12/14 | 6.11 | 5.62 |
21' -
Water affects most of Hillsdale and much of Erie. Water also reaches the bottom of the Illinois Highway 92 bridge at Joslin.
20' -
Water affects several homes in Erie and affects the railroad tracks east of town.
19.5' -
Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Illinois Highway 5.
19.2' -
Water affects Barstow Road between Barstow and Illinois Highway 5.
19' -
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' -
Water affects the lowest sections of Moline Road east of Erie, as well as River Road.
18.39' -
Water affects Osborn Road at Osborn.
18.3' -
Water affects the railroad tracks near Osborn.
18' -
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' -
Water affects the railroad tracks south of Prophetstown.
17.5' -
Water is across Broadway at Jackson Street in Cleveland.
16.5' -
Water affects the lowest sections of Broadway and Main Street in Cleveland and affects a few homes.
16' -
Water affects much of Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn.
15' -
Water affects residences in the Thompson addition.
14' -
Water affects residences in outlying areas immediately along the river including basements, yards, driveways, and access roads.
13.7' -
Water affects Barstow Road between Barstow and Osborn.
13' -
Flooding of unprotected agricultural land occurs. Water also affects Lundeens Landing Campground.
12.5' -
Water affects some summer cottages along the river.
12' -
Water affects low lying agricultural land.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2002 | 19.24 |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 19.11 |
| Feb 23, 1997 | 18.88 |
| May 31, 1996 | 18.73 |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 18.55 |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 18.51 |
| Mar 16, 2019 | 18.51 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 18.36 |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 18.35 |
| Feb 27, 2001 | 18.02 |
| Feb 22, 1994 | 18.01 |
| Mar 22, 1979 | 17.81 |
| Apr 23, 1973 | 17.74 |
| Feb 23, 1971 | 17.69 |
| Jul 27, 2010 | 17.45 |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 17.39 |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 17.32 |
| Aug 28, 2007 | 17.24 |
| May 18, 1974 | 17.18 |
| Mar 11, 2009 | 16.98 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
