More rain expected Monday; City says avoid these areas of Rockford in event of flash flood:

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — After two nights of heavy rain and flash flooding that turned some Rockford roads into rivers, the City has issued a warning to drivers to avoid the following areas in the event of a repeat Monday night.

Severe weather has been forecast for the area for the third night in a row.

Getting ahead of the storm, the City of Rockford said, “The last two evenings the following main roadways have experienced flooding:

• E. State St. at Trainer, New Towne, Fairview, Hollister, Welty, Rockford, St. Louis, Rome and Washington
• Fairview/Chelsea from State St. to Brendenwood
• Charles St. at 9th St. – 11th St and Washington St. through 21st St.
• Jefferson St. at 2nd St. through 3rd St.
• Alpine Rd. at Springcreek Rd. and Broadway
• Harrison at Kishwaukee and Colorado
• Springcreek at  N 2nd St. (on Springcreek)
• Broadway at Woodruff (train viaduct)
• Argus Dr. at Bell School through Perryville
• 11 St.  at 18th Ave. through 23rd Ave.
• 6th Ave. at  9th St. through 18th St.
• 7th Ave.  at 9th St. through 18th St.
• Whitman at Rockton
• 9th Street viaduct under the UP railroad tracks
• N. Central at Gilbert
• W. State at Rockton

“Please note this is not an exhaustive list,” the City continued. ” “It represents the areas with the most calls for service. If you are out driving during the storm, here are some important reminders:

• Do not drive through flooded areas! If you see a flooded roadway ahead, turn around and find another route to get to your destination.
• Be cautious, especially at night, when the visibility is limited.
• Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling
• Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks.
• Even if the water appears shallow enough to cross, do not attempt to cross a flooded road. Water can hide dips, or worse, floodwaters can damage roadways by washing away the underlying road surface.
• If there is no other route, proceed to higher ground and wait for the water to subside.”

Authorities said a 76-year-old man drowned Sunday night after being trapped in a pickup truck that was swept by floodwaters into Keith Creek and submerged, near the Schnucks parking lot on Charles Street.

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