Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:52PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
For the Rock River...including Rockton, Latham Park, Byron...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River from Winnebago County line downstream to
confluence with the Rock River, including the Shirland gauge.
* WHEN...From Friday evening to Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Low-lying sections of the Winnebago County
Fairgrounds are inundated. Low-lying sections of Rivers Edge
Campground are inundated east of Shirland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Friday evening to a crest of 12.4 feet Saturday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: