Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 2 at 10:25AM CDT until April 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 8:25am
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 2:30am
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.
For the Kishwaukee River...including 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 Friday evening to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water overtops low-lying banks in
Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve and in south Rockford near
Chicago Rockford International Airport. Trails threatened at
Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow afternoon
or evening.
- 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Winnebago
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov