Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:23AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 8:23am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...Observed flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* 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 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall to below
flood stage 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov