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Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

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

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO SUNDAY MORNING... WHAT...Flooding is possible. WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the Perryville gauge. WHEN...From Friday evening to Sunday morning. IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water overtops low-lying banks in Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve and in south Rockford near Chicago Rockford International Airport. Trails threatened at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow afternoon or evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. For the Kishwaukee River...including Perryville...flooding is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 late tonight.