Weather Warnings
April 23 2026
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following
counties, Lake IL and McHenry.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads, yards, structures, and areas of park
land are flooding along the Fox River Chain of Lakes. Flooding
will continue through at least the middle of next week.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 255 PM CDT, River gauges along the Fox River Chain of
Lakes indicated water levels are cresting at major flood
stage. The latest forecast from the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources indicates that water levels may begin to
slowly fall on Thursday.
- Water levels are expected to remain above flood stage at
least through the middle of next week, assuming no additional
rainfall occurs. Impacts from this flood are likely to be
similar to those experienced in May of 1973, April 1979, or
October of 1986, which each crested at similar levels.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include areas
along the Fox River Chain of Lakes, including Nippersink
Lake, Fox Lake, Pistakee Lake, Petite Lake, Lake Marie,
Channel Lake, and Lake Catherine.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties.
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane,
McHenry and Lake IL Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to
Millington, including the Montgomery gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and
Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is
threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 13.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at
around 13.6 feet until at least early next week.
- Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties.
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane,
McHenry and Lake IL Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in
St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened along River Street,
Johnson Street, and Maiden Lane in East Dundee. North Harrison
Street threatened near Riverside Park in Algonquin. Washington
Street threatened in Carpentersville. Water Street, Edwards
Avenue, and Elgin Avenue threatened in East Dundee. Bayview Road
threatened in Elgin. Low-lying areas of Festival Park are
threatened in Elgin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.2
feet Thursday evening, then remain near crest through
Saturday before slowly falling.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 29.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, water affects most of the Riverside Park
parking lot.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.6
feet tomorrow and fall below flood stage early next week.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 12.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9
feet tonight and slowly fall through the middle of next week.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Gregory Landing.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 29.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects buildings in unprotected low
areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 16.0 feet.
- The river remains in a broad, long crest.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fluctuate around 16.0
feet through the weekend and fall below flood stage by the
middle of next week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Burlington.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, water affects Riverview Drive in Riverview
Park in Fort Madison.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 17.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5
feet tomorrow and slowly fall through the middle of next
week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects the park at Andalusia. At
13.0 feet, water affects residents on Smiths Island.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 15.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8
feet on Friday and fall below flood stage by early next week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at New Boston LD17.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.1 feet, Lock and Dam 17 is closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:40 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 16.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.3
feet Friday and slowly through the middle of next week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.
* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects sidewalks along the river at
Le Claire Park. Water also affects Credit Island Lane and Moline's
River Drive in the 4700 block.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 15.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet tomorrow and fall below flood stage by early next week.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Muscatine, Scott
and Rock Island Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Muscatine, Rock Island,
Mercer and Louisa Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...Missouri...Iowa...
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Henderson and Louisa Counties.
Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Lee, Des
Moines and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
Henderson Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Keithsburg.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water is over the campground and boat ramp
in Keithsburg.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 15.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.0
feet later today and remain there through Saturday before
slowly falling into next week.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream
to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring
Valley, and Peru are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
early Saturday.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan
and Cass Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.6
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass
Counties.
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan
and Cass Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek
Drainage and Levee District.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 16.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Residences threatened along Kilbourne Road
and near O'Plaine Road and McClure Avenue in Gurnee. Businesses
threatened along Old Grand Avenue near IL-132 in Gurnee. IL-132
(Grand Avenue) is threatened east of the river in Gurnee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall through
the week, and may fall below flood stage on Saturday.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
Lincolnshire gauge.
* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22
(Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures
threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield
Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails
inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually
falling, and may fall below Flood stage on Friday.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights
downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des
Plaines gauge.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened
in Des Plaines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall through
the week, and may fall below flood stage on Saturday.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to
US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated
near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually
falling, and may drop below Flood stage this weekend.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Confluence with Kishwaukee River to Castle
Rock State Park near Oregon, including the Byron gauge.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Numerous low-lying structures downstream
of Byron are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall
to below flood stage by Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River from Winnebago County line downstream to
confluence with the Rock River, including the Shirland gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Structures threatened at Rivers Edge
Campground east of Shirland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall to below
flood stage late by early next week.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Prairie Hill Road downstream to Swanson
Road in Roscoe, including the Rockton gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Multiple low-lying roads threatened along
the river in Roscoe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to only gradually fall
through the weekend. It may fall into Minor flood stage by
early next week.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* 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 11.0 feet, Low-lying sections of Harbor Oaks Drive
are threatened in north Machesney Park. Low-lying residences are
threatened along Queen Oaks Drive in Machesney Park. Browns Beach
Road is threatened in north Rockford. Lower parking lot of
Sportscore One is inundated in north Rockford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to only gradually fall
through the weekend. It may fall into Minor flood stage by
Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton
Counties.
.Additional rainfall Thursday night could prolong flooding into
early next week.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, overbank flooding occurs. Water affects
residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water
affects businesses along the river near Calamus.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 12.2 feet.
- The river has crested and is beginning to fall.
- Forecast...The river is expected to slowly fall through the
weekend and below flood stage on Saturday.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock
Island Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, water affects much of Barstow Road between
Barstow and Osborn. Water also affects homes in Osborn.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 16.1 feet.
- The river is cresting now.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to slowly fall
through the weekend.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties.
Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Whiteside and Rock
Island Counties.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, water affects South Shore Drive and North
Shore Drive in Moline west of the 27th Street bridge. Water limits
access to homes on South Shore Drive east of the I-74 bridge.
Water also affects portions of 60th Street south of John Deere
Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 14.2 feet.
- The river is cresting now.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall slowly through the
weekend and below 14.0 feet by tomorrow.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Pecatonica River at Freeport affecting Stephenson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River at Freeport.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water affects low lying
sections of Freeport mainly east of the Pecatonica River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tonight and continue to slowly fall through the weekend.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.