Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 9:36am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam
Counties.
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties.
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee and Ogle Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Rock River from Castle Rock State Park near Oregon
downstream to Lee County line, including the Dixon gauge.
* WHEN...Until this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, N Canal Drive threatened in Woodland
Shores. Water overflows low-lying banks along west First Street in
Dixon. Residential property threatened near Sherman Avenue and
River Street in Dixon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river is currently cresting.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
later today.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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 this evening.
Area Description:
Lee, IL; Ogle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov