Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:29AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River from Winnebago County line downstream to
confluence with the Rock River, including the Shirland gauge.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Low-lying sections of the Winnebago County
Fairgrounds are inundated. Low-lying sections of Rivers Edge
Campground are inundated east of Shirland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest near 13 feet Saturday.
- 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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov