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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.

* WHERE...The Rock River between Rockford and Rockton in Winnebago
County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...the Rock River may rise out of its banks flooding
residential property and streets along the river. Localized water
level fluctuations are also possible along the river with little
notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- River ice spotters and river gauges continue to indicate an
ice jam on the Rock River between Bauer Parkway and Latham
Road near Machesney Park. Previous ice jams in this area have
sometimes led to flooding of property and roadways. Localized
flooding may develop quickly.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based
upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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Winnebago County experiencing new COVID-19 community level since Thanksgiving

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Is the Covid-19 pandemic really 'over'?

CDC releases illustration of the Coronavirus.

 CDC

ROCKFORD (WREX) - On Monday, the Illinois Department of Public Health transitioned Winnebago County into a "medium" community level from a "high" community level concerning the amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the community.

Last week, the county was transitioned into the "high" category, which prompted the Winnebago County Health Department to recommend masking when at indoor public settings.

You can track the latest COVID-19 cases in Illinois and your community by clicking here.

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