Flood Warning

Locations Affected

New Milford, IL ∙ Rockford Greater Rockford Airport, IL ∙ Cherry Valley, IL

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended 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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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 924 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026 ...The Flood Warning is extended 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. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW 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 tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Roadways threatened at Blackhawk Valley Campground south of Rockford. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and will fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4221 8910 4221 8903 4225 8898 4223 8893 4217 8899 4217 8916

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