Photos: Flash flooding washes over Rockford’s streets
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Flash flooding has washed over Rockford’s streets, especially at Forest Plaza on East State. Photos: flash flooding washes over rockford's streets 1
As of 7:22 p.m., ComEd reports there are 67 outages and 1,961 people affected in Winnebago County alone.
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Rockford Police are asking residents around the area to stay off the road because of flash flooding.
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Officials said to only drive if it is an emergency.
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