Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 8:17PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue.
* 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 Sunday, the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue to gradually fall over the
next several days but will likely remain above flood stage
through the first half of this 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 Monday afternoon.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov