Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 8:52PM 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 occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Low-lying sections of Harbor Oaks Drive
are threatened in north Machesney Park. Low-lying residences are
threatened along Queen Oaks Drive in Machesney Park. Browns Beach
Road is threatened in north Rockford. Lower parking lot of
Sportscore One is inundated in north Rockford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0
feet early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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: