Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Chicago, IL
Areas Affected: Winnebago, IL
Urgency: Immediate
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Alert Sent: Friday 10:47am CDT
Alert Effective: Friday 10:47am CDT
Alert Expires: Saturday 5:00am CDT
Event Onset: Friday 10:47am CDT
Issued by: NWS Chicago IL
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... ...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
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.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bb5f0c9065868e2d2a360fb417b3cef778c03347.002.1 Codes: ILC201 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bb5f0c9065868e2d2a360fb417b3cef778c03347.002.1