Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:55AM CDT until April 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 7:55am
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
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 minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Confluence with Kishwaukee River to Castle
Rock State Park near Oregon, including the Byron gauge.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Numerous low-lying structures downstream
of Byron are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall
to below flood stage by Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Area Description:
Ogle, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov