Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:57PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 8:57pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Queen Oaks Drive is threatened in
Machesney Park. Lower-level of elevated structures threatened
along Harbor Lights Court west of Machesney Park. Ritter Drive is
threatened north of Baldwin Drive in Machesney Park.
At 12.0 feet, Low-lying sections of Shorewood Park are inundated
in Loves Park.
At 12.5 feet, Residences threatened along Harbor Oaks Drive north
of Machesney Park. Numerous residences are threatened near the
river and Shore Drive. Low-lying sections of Rockford Country Club
are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 13 feet on
Monday based upon the latest rainfall estimates.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.8 feet on 02/26/2018.
- 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 Saturday afternoon.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov