Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 9:13PM CDT until April 19 at 12:01AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Kishwaukee River at Belvidere affecting Boone and Winnebago
Counties.
Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County.
For the Kishwaukee River...including Belvidere...flooding is
possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch
Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the
Perryville gauge.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Roadways threatened at Blackhawk Valley
Campground south of Rockford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov