Headline:
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee and Ogle Counties.
For the Rock River...including Dixon...flooding is possible.
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River from Castle Rock State Park near Oregon
downstream to Lee County line, including the Dixon gauge.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, N Canal Drive threatened in Woodland
Shores. Water overflows low-lying banks along west First Street in
Dixon. Residential property threatened near Sherman Avenue and
River Street in Dixon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 14.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early next week.
- Flood stage is 16.0 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 Sunday morning.
Area Description:
Ogle; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov