Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:48AM CDT until April 30 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:48am
Expires:
April 29, 2026 - 11:00pm
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...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Boathouses threatened along the river in
Machesney Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river stage continues a gradual slow
fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
this evening.
- 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 this evening.
Area Description:
Winnebago, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov