Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 9:36am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam
Counties.
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties.
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following
rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee and Ogle Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Queen Oaks Drive is threatened in
Machesney Park. Lower-level of elevated structures threatened
along Harbor Lights Court west of Machesney Park. Ritter Drive is
threatened north of Baldwin Drive in Machesney Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river crested yesterday at 11.9 feet
and has begun a slow fall.
- Forecast...The river will continue a slow fall over the next
several days.
- 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: