Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:32AM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 8:32am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 2:45am
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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Rock River from Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, property and trails near the boat ramp at
Bauer Parkway are threatened. Illinois DNR considers closure of
the Rock River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to only gradually fall over
the next several days and will likely remain above flood
stage through the middle of the week.
- Flood stage is 9.0 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