Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Details
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
* WHAT...Minor 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 10.5 feet, Edgemere Terrace threatened near Roscoe.
At 12.0 feet, Multiple low-lying roads threatened along the river
in Roscoe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 12.0 feet on
Tuesday.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 09/09/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Recommendations
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 late tonight.