Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:18PM CDT until April 17 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 918 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
that earlier thunderstorms had moved out of the warned area. Light
rain may continue for the next hour or so. Standing water may be
slow to recede. Up to 2 inches of rain has been observed.
HAZARD...Flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage
ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and
other poor drainage areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Roscoe, Rockton, Cherry
Valley and Winnebago.
Instruction:
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life
and property.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov