Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:38AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County.
Kishwaukee River at Belvidere affecting Winnebago and Boone
Counties.
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
For the Kishwaukee River...including Belvidere, Perryville...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch
Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the
Perryville gauge.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Roadways threatened at Blackhawk Valley
Campground south of Rockford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Friday was 13.1 feet. The river is
currently cresting.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain generally steady
the through today and begin a slow fall by this weekend.
- 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: