Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >
Important note: Due to the threat of ongoing flooding along the Rock River on the previously scheduled date of April 1st, the following changes were made effective Tuesday, March 12th.
Effective April 1, 2019, flood impact categories and forecast issuance stages will change for multiple locations on the Rock River in Illinois. These changes are the result of an extensive review of flood impacts along the Rock River and were collaborated with partner agencies and stakeholders through numerous discussions and in-person meetings.
Click here for the service change notice issued February 14, 2019, announcing these changes.
Rock River at Latham Park
Action Stage Minor Flood Stage Moderate Flood Stage Major Flood Stage
River forecasts for this location will now be issued when the water level has reached, or is expected to reach, the forecast issuance stage of 7.0 feet. Forecasts were previously issued based upon the Action Stage of 9.0 feet. Click here for a list of flood impacts that was collected for this stretch of the Rock River. These changes were coordinated with the Winnebago County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency and the city of Machesney Park. |
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Rock River at Rockford (Auburn Street)
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Rock River at Rockford (Fordam Dam)
Action Stage Minor Flood Stage Moderate Flood Stage Major Flood Stage
No river forecasts are issued for this location. Click here for a list of flood impacts that was collected for this stretch of the Rock River. These changes were coordinated with the Winnebago County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. |
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