Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:19PM CDT until April 22 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:19pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River at Freeport.
* WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Minor street
flooding begins in Freeport and water affects a few back yards
east of the Pecatonica River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tonight to a crest of 14.4 feet early Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Stephenson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov