Illinois Flood Warning | Effective 04/22/2026 19:11

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 7:11pm
Expires: 
April 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Pecatonica River from Winnebago County line downstream to confluence with the Rock River, including the Shirland gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, structures threatened at Rivers Edge Campground east of Shirland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall to below flood stage sometime this weekend or early next week. - 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 Thursday afternoon.
Area Description: 
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov