Weather Alerts for Rockford, Illinois 61109 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com
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Weather Alerts-

High Severity Alert

River Flood Warning

Until Sun 4:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the Perryville gauge

Description

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON... WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the Perryville gauge. WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Roadways threatened at Blackhawk Valley Campground south of Rockford. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Friday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

More Information

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. For the Kishwaukee River...including Perryville...Minor flooding is forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 Saturday afternoon.
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