Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/18/2026 17:57

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 7:57PM CDT until April 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 18, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires: 
April 19, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and expected to continue. * WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the Perryville gauge. * WHEN...Until early Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Roadways threatened at Blackhawk Valley Campground south of Rockford. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest near 14.0 feet tomorrow morning, and then fall below flood stage at some point Tuesday. - 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 Sunday afternoon.
Area Description: 
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov