Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:00AM CDT until April 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
For the Pecatonica River (Lower)...including Shirland...Minor
flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River from Winnebago County line downstream to
confluence with the Rock River, including the Shirland gauge.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Low-lying sections of the Winnebago County
Fairgrounds are inundated. Low-lying sections of Rivers Edge
Campground are inundated east of Shirland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.9 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov