Illinois Flood Watch | Effective 04/15/2026 09:52

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 11:52AM CDT until April 19 at 12:01AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. Kishwaukee River at Belvidere affecting Boone and Winnebago Counties. For the Kishwaukee River...including Belvidere, Perryville... flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the Perryville gauge. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Roadways threatened at Blackhawk Valley Campground south of Rockford. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 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 Thursday morning.
Area Description: 
Winnebago
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL