Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:07PM CDT until April 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle and Winnebago Counties.
For the Rock River...including Rockton, Latham Park, Byron...
flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River from Confluence with Kishwaukee River to Castle
Rock State Park near Oregon, including the Byron gauge.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night to Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Numerous low-lying structures downstream
of Byron are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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 Thursday afternoon.
Area Description:
Winnebago; Ogle
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov