Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:55AM 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Prairie Hill Road downstream to Swanson
Road in Roscoe, including the Rockton gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Multiple low-lying roads threatened along
the river in Roscoe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to only gradually fall
through the weekend. It may fall into Minor flood stage by
early next week.
- Flood stage is 10.0 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:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov