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 Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Low-lying sections of Harbor Oaks Drive
are threatened in north Machesney Park. Low-lying residences are
threatened along Queen Oaks Drive in Machesney Park. Browns Beach
Road is threatened in north Rockford. Lower parking lot of
Sportscore One is inundated in north Rockford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to only gradually fall
through the weekend. It may fall into Minor flood stage by
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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