Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:23AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 8:23am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle 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 Thursday the stage was 11.8 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:
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 morning.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov