Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:42AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 9:42am
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle and Winnebago Counties.
For the Rock River...including Rockton, Latham Park, Byron...
flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River from Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Property and trails near the boat ramp at
Bauer Parkway are threatened. Illinois DNR considers closure of
the Rock River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: