Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:46PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 6:46pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Prairie Hill Road downstream to Swanson
Road in Roscoe, including the Rockton gauge.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Edgemere Terrace threatened near Roscoe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday, the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall into Minor flood
stage tonight. It will then continue to gradually fall, but
will likely remain above flood stage through the middle of
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 Sunday afternoon.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov