Issue date: 2026-04-17T02:02+00:00
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. Kishwaukee River at Belvidere affecting Boone and Winnebago Counties. For the Kishwaukee River...including Belvidere, Perryville...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kishwaukee River from County Line Road downstream to confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River, including the Belvidere gauge. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Boone-McHenry County Line Road threatened. Low-lying areas are threatened in Belvidere Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Thursday was 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near flood stage through Friday evening and then is expected to slowly fall. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood