Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
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 late tonight.
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1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights
downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des
Plaines gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened
in Des Plaines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest of near 17.0 feet
early on Saturday.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4212 8794 4212 8784 4197 8780 4196 8790
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
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 late tonight.
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ILC031-097-171015-
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/LDRI2.2.ER.260416T0400Z.260418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
Lincolnshire gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Residences threatened east of the river
just south of IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Lincolnshire Drive threatened
at Wiltshire Lane.
At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road)
just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and
west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield
Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in
Half-Day Forest Preserve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river expected to crest near 14.5 feet on
Friday.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.4 feet on 05/01/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4224 8797 4224 8788 4212 8784 4212 8794
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
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 late tonight.
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ILC097-171015-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/GUNI2.2.ER.260415T0856Z.260418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Residences threatened along Kilbourne Road
and near O`Plaine Road and McClure Avenue in Gurnee. Businesses
threatened along Old Grand Avenue near IL-132 in Gurnee. IL-132
(Grand Avenue) is threatened east of the river in Gurnee.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to a crest near 9.5 feet
Saturday.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.7 feet on 05/02/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4239 8796 4239 8787 4230 8791 4224 8788
4224 8797 4230 8800
$$
WSL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook
Counties.
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County.
Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County.
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 late tonight.
&&
ILC097-171015-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/RUSI2.1.ER.260415T1155Z.260417T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1211 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to
US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Residential structures threatened along
Russell Road between the river and Kilbourne Road. Industrial
parking lots threatened along Kilbourne Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to a crest near 9 feet late
tomorrow.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4251 8797 4250 8787 4247 8789 4239 8787
4239 8796 4247 8799
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1200 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.
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ILC097-WIC059-170500-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.W.0015.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/NMSW3.2.ER.260404T0200Z.260418T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1200 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is flooding of the lower levels of
homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas
long Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood
Terrace.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 12.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9
feet early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.7 feet on 05/24/2004.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
New Munster 11.0 10.0 12.30 11 am 4/16 13.7 13.9 13.8 13.4
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
New Munster 12.3 11 am 4/16 1.52 13.90 7 am 4/19
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
4246 8822 4255 8824
$$
WOOD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1158 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Wisconsin...
Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.
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/RAYW3.1.ER.260416T0314Z.260417T0000Z.260418T0325Z.NO/
1158 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of a few
homes in the Village of Raymond. Water floods Koerber Park on 6
Mile Road. There is widespread flooding of lowland and
agricultural land.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 10.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.6 feet on 07/03/2000.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Raymond 9.0 7.0 10.25 11 am 4/16 9.9 7.5 6.3 5.2
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
Raymond 10.26 10 am 4/16 2.26 10.70 7 pm 4/16
&&
LAT...LON 4286 8803 4286 8796 4282 8796 4278 8796
4278 8802 4282 8803
$$
WOOD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1152 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Green, Winnebago and Rock
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.
&&
ILC201-WIC045-105-170500-
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/BROW3.1.ER.260415T1555Z.260417T0000Z.260418T0300Z.NO/
1152 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Some roads are flooded about 6 miles
downstream in Avon Township of Rock County, including Beloit
Newark Rd. In the Avon Bottoms area of Rock County, flooding is
occurring in Sugar River Park. In Illinois, Winslow Rd is
threatened near the river between Durand and Shirland. Low lying
areas of Sugar Shores Camping Resort may be inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 6.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.2
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
6.2 feet on 03/12/1936.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Brodhead 5.0 4.5 6.10 11 am 4/16 5.4 4.3 3.3 2.6
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
Brodhead 6.12 10 am 4/16 1.03 6.20 7 pm 4/16
&&
LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
4241 8921 4249 8938
$$
WOOD
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1151 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in
Wisconsin...Illinois...
Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.
&&
ILC201-WIC105-170500-
/O.EXT.KMKX.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260418T1500Z/
/CLIW3.1.ER.260416T0733Z.260417T0000Z.260418T0300Z.NO/
1151 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Turtle Creek near Clinton.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, South Creek Rd threatened north of Inman
Parkway east of Beloit. Low-lying private roadways threatened west
of Shopiere. Yards of residential structures inundated along
Mocassin Trail, Bootmaker Dr, East Ridge Rd, Boulder Lane,
Rockfence Lane, and Arrowhead Rd in Beloit.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.1 feet on 07/12/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Clinton 8.0 6.0 9.49 11 am 4/16 8.8 7.0 5.7 5.2
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
Clinton 9.49 11 am 4/16 2.28 10.00 7 pm 4/16
&&
LAT...LON 4251 8904 4257 8904 4257 8902 4259 8898
4263 8886 4264 8877 4257 8877 4256 8886
4253 8893 4250 8898 4248 8903 4248 8908
$$
WOOD
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1130 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois...
Missouri...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Louisa and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT.
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IAC115-139-ILC131-161-171630-
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/MUSI4.1.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water affects the lower portion of the
Riverside Park parking lot.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Monday afternoon and continue rising to 16.5 feet
Thursday, April 23. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4141 9108 4144 9103 4140 9102 4124 9108
4124 9114
$$
08
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1129 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County.
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 late tonight.
&&
ILC201-171030-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FL.W.0028.260417T0430Z-000000T0000Z/
/SIRI2.1.ER.260417T0430Z.260418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1129 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pecatonica River from Winnebago County line downstream to
confluence with the Rock River, including the Shirland gauge.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Low-lying sections of the Winnebago County
Fairgrounds are inundated. Low-lying sections of Rivers Edge
Campground are inundated east of Shirland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest near 13 feet Saturday.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4236 8940 4247 8922 4249 8909 4242 8907
4240 8917 4226 8940
$$
WSL
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1124 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
&&
ILC201-171030-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FL.W.0027.260416T1624Z-260419T0224Z/
/PRYI2.1.ER.260416T1623Z.260417T1200Z.260418T2024Z.NO/
1124 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE SATURDAY
EVENING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch
Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the
Perryville gauge.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Roadways threatened at Blackhawk Valley
Campground south of Rockford.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest near 13.5 feet tomorrow.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4221 8910 4221 8903 4225 8898 4223 8893
4217 8899 4217 8916
$$
WSL
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1117 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County.
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 late tonight.
&&
ILC141-171030-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FL.W.0026.260417T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/BYRI2.2.ER.260417T0600Z.260418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1117 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Confluence with Kishwaukee River to Castle
Rock State Park near Oregon, including the Byron gauge.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Numerous low-lying structures downstream
of Byron are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just tonight and rise to a crest near 14.0 feet on Saturday.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4222 8917 4218 8910 4207 8927 4195 8932
4198 8942 4211 8937
$$
WSL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
&&
ILC017-057-125-170815-
/O.CON.KILX.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HAVI2.1.ER.260405T1430Z.260412T0015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River near Havana.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to agricultural
areas not protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM CDT Thursday was 15.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
stage at 15.1 feet.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Illinois River
Havana 14.0 15.1 Thu 10 am CD 15.0 14.9 14.8
&&
LAT...LON 4053 8988 4047 8980 4034 9002 4012 9017
4018 9023 4039 9010
$$
Copple
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1112 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County.
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 late tonight.
&&
ILC201-171015-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0024.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LATI2.2.ER.260416T1543Z.260419T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1112 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Swanson Road in Roscoe downstream to
Shorewood Park in Loves Park, including the Latham Park gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Low-lying sections of Shore Drive are
threatened between Wilson Avenue and Park Road in Machesney Park.
Water overflows low-lying river banks along East Drive in Loves
Park. Low-lying areas of Martin Memorial Park are inundated.
At 11.0 feet, Low-lying sections of Harbor Oaks Drive are
threatened in north Machesney Park. Low-lying residences are
threatened along Queen Oaks Drive in Machesney Park. Browns Beach
Road is threatened in north Rockford. Lower parking lot of
Sportscore One is inundated in north Rockford.
At 11.5 feet, Queen Oaks Drive is threatened in Machesney Park.
Lower-level of elevated structures threatened along Harbor Lights
Court west of Machesney Park. Ritter Drive is threatened north of
Baldwin Drive in Machesney Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- The river has recently risen above flood stage.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 11.5 feet on
Saturday.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.5 feet on 09/09/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4239 8908 4239 8898 4230 8903 4230 8911
$$
WSL
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1101 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
&&
ILC201-171015-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FL.W.0025.260416T1800Z-000000T0000Z/
/ROKI2.2.ER.260416T1800Z.260418T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1101 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River from Prairie Hill Road downstream to Swanson
Road in Roscoe, including the Rockton gauge.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Edgemere Terrace threatened near Roscoe.
At 12.0 feet, Multiple low-lying roads threatened along the river
in Roscoe.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to a crest near 12.0 feet
on Saturday.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
12.2 feet on 09/09/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4248 8910 4247 8902 4245 8902 4239 8898
4239 8908 4246 8912
$$
WSL
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...Michigan...
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Whitley, Cass IN,
Miami and Kosciusko Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN,
Defiance and De Kalb Counties.
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and
Williams Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart,
St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien,
Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St.
Joseph and Cass MI Counties.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Indiana...Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting Elkhart, St.
Joseph MI, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties.
For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville,
St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers,
Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM EDT.
&&
INC131-171000-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0032.260417T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/ORAI3.1.ER.260417T0600Z.260419T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tippecanoe River near Ora.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Flooding begins to affect residences near
the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of
12.6 feet Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4109 8658 4116 8660 4117 8656 4117 8653
4115 8657 4108 8655
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...Michigan...
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Whitley, Cass IN,
Miami and Kosciusko Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN,
Defiance and De Kalb Counties.
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and
Williams Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart,
St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien,
Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St.
Joseph and Cass MI Counties.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Indiana...Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting Elkhart, St.
Joseph MI, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties.
For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville,
St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers,
Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM EDT.
&&
INC039-141-MIC021-171000-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0037.260417T0000Z-260423T1200Z/
/SBNI3.1.ER.260417T0000Z.260418T0600Z.260422T1200Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO THURSDAY, APRIL
23...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend.
* WHEN...From this evening to Thursday, April 23.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flooding is confined to mostly park land
and golf courses. Leeper Park and Petro golf courses begin to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 5.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 6.3 feet early Saturday morning.
It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 5.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4172 8629 4178 8628 4178 8626 4166 8621
4166 8624
$$
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Indiana...Ohio...Michigan...
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County.
Eel River at North Manchester affecting Wabash, Whitley, Cass IN,
Miami and Kosciusko Counties.
Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams
County.
Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Allen IN,
Defiance and De Kalb Counties.
Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Defiance and
Williams Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart,
St. Joseph MI and Branch Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Berrien,
Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties.
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Berrien, St.
Joseph and Cass MI Counties.
North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Indiana...Michigan...
Saint Joseph River Michigan at Elkhart IN affecting Elkhart, St.
Joseph MI, St. Joseph and Cass MI Counties.
For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam...
Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville,
St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast.
For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is
forecast.
For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers,
Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at
www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM EDT.
&&
INC141-MIC021-027-171000-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FL.W.0038.260417T1500Z-260421T1800Z/
/NILM4.1.ER.260417T1500Z.260418T0600Z.260420T1800Z.NO/
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING TO EARLY TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles.
* WHEN...From Friday morning to early Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent
to the river, Island Park, and basement flooding of residences
along River and Mairmont Streets in Niles can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.4 feet early Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4192 8639 4192 8634 4183 8625 4178 8626
4178 8627 4184 8638
$$
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1043 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
&&
ILC073-161-195-171545-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.W.0018.260417T1000Z-000000T0000Z/
/JOSI2.2.ER.260417T1000Z.260420T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Water affects residences in the Thompson
addition.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 15.5 feet
Monday morning. More rain is forecast Friday night which may
result in a higher crest.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4152 9032 4169 9002 4163 8999 4148 9027
$$
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1043 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
&&
ILC073-161-171545-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.W.0019.260417T2200Z-000000T0000Z/
/MLII2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1043 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.2 feet, Water affects 60th Street south of John
Deere Road in Moline and 56th Ave from Green Valley Park 48th St.
Water is on Canal Road in Big Island. Smith`s Island is affected
by flood waters.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6
feet Monday morning. More rain is forecast Friday night which
may result in a higher crest.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4148 9061 4152 9032 4148 9027 4144 9043
4145 9064
$$
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1043 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Henry IL and
Whiteside Counties.
Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL Counties.
Rock River at Como affecting Whiteside County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
&&
ILC195-171545-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.W.0020.260418T0400Z-260421T0800Z/
/CMOI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1043 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING TO EARLY TUESDAY
MORNING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rock River at Como.
* WHEN...From Friday evening to early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.8 feet, Water begins to encroach into properties
on Regan Road northeast of Como.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 13.1 feet Sunday morning.
More rain is forecast Friday night which may result in a
higher crest.
- Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4169 9002 4181 8975 4183 8963 4175 8963
4163 8999
$$
08
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
838 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa...
Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
The next statement will be issued by Friday morning at 845 AM CDT.
&&
IAC045-163-171345-
/O.CON.KDVN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DEWI4.3.ER.260408T1822Z.260413T2015Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
838 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, Major Flood Stage. Water affects old U.S.
Highway 61 near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet and rising.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 12.1 feet
tomorrow morning. It will then further rise to 12.3 feet
Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4200 9090 4184 9071 4177 9033 4169 9035
4171 9080 4185 9090
$$
08
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Chicago IL
730 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Kishwaukee River at Belvidere affecting Winnebago and Boone
Counties.
For the Kishwaukee River...including Belvidere...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
&&
ILC007-201-170630-
/O.NEW.KLOT.FL.W.0023.260416T1800Z-260418T1200Z/
/BVDI2.1.ER.260416T1800Z.260417T0600Z.260418T0600Z.NO/
730 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO SATURDAY MORNING...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Kishwaukee River from County Line Road downstream to
confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River, including the
Belvidere gauge.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Holiday Acres Campground threatened east of
Belvidere. Northwoods RV Resort is threatened in Garden Prairie.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 9.4 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4229 8894 4229 8870 4223 8870 4223 8893
4225 8898
$$
- Izzi
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
730 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Montgomery...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 late tonight.
&&
ILC089-093-170630-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260417T1800Z/
/MNGI2.1.ER.260416T0800Z.260416T1800Z.260417T1200Z.NO/
730 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to
Millington, including the Montgomery gauge.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and
Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is
threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 AM CDT Thursday was 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.6
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4195 8838 4194 8827 4169 8826 4154 8860
4163 8860 4173 8838
$$
- Izzi
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
652 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
WIC055-079-101-127-133-161800-
/O.CON.KMKX.FA.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260416T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jefferson WI-Milwaukee WI-Racine WI-Walworth WI-Waukesha WI-
652 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Wisconsin, including the following
counties, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several
hours for all the water from these storms to work through local
drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 650 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving
thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned
area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.5 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis, Wauwatosa, New Berlin,
Brookfield, Greenfield, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Muskego,
South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Whitewater, Whitefish Bay,
Greendale, Pewaukee, Brown Deer, Sussex, Elkhorn and St.
Francis.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 4284 8878 4319 8816 4319 8789 4317 8788
4313 8790 4307 8786 4305 8788 4305 8789
4304 8790 4303 8790 4300 8789 4296 8785
4291 8784 4289 8785 4284 8783 4284 8781
4278 8794 4250 8878
$$
CMILLER
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Chicago IL
928 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL,
McHenry and Kane Counties.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam
tailwater...Moderate 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 Thursday afternoon.
&&
ILC089-097-111-162030-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.W.0016.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AFBI2.2.ER.260414T1200Z.260422T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
928 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in
St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive
in Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBridge Street in
Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River
Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in
Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 11.3 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4238 8829 4234 8818 4223 8813 4194 8827
4195 8838 4219 8830
$$
Dense Fog Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1046 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-643>646-669-671-673-675-777-
779-868-870-872-874-876-878-170000-
/O.NEW.KMKX.MF.Y.0004.260416T1546Z-260417T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
1046 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM.
* WHERE...All Open Waters of Lake Michigan, and Nearshore Waters
from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1145 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued
a Flood Watch for the following river in Wisconsin...
Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 745 PM CDT.
&&
WIC055-105-170045-
/O.NEW.KMKX.FL.A.0017.260417T2100Z-000000T0000Z/
/NVLW3.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1145 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.3 feet, There is knee-deep water over Blackhawk
Island Road. Lamp Road on west side of river also becomes flooded.
Lake Koshkonong merges with Mud Lake to the east of Lake
Koshkonong.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging
locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past
precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted
precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours
in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the
future from October through March.
(Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages
- Flood full observed ...for 1 pm...
Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon
Lake Koshkonong 10.0 9.0 8.97 11 am 4/16 9.9 10.5 11.0 11.3
- Highest 24 hour change
- observed in river stage
- stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage
- the last latest observed forecast in
- 7 days stage next 7 days
Lake Koshkonong 8.97 10 am 4/16 0.51 11.70 7 am 4/23
&&
LAT...LON 4293 8894 4287 8886 4283 8892 4281 8900
4285 8907 4290 8902
$$
WOOD
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1130 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities IA IL has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa...Illinois...
Mississippi River at Dubuque affecting Jackson, Dubuque and Jo
Daviess zones.
...The Flood Watch is replaced by a River Flood Warning for the
following rivers in Iowa...Illinois...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Mercer, Des Moines,
Louisa and Henderson Counties.
Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
Counties.
Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
Counties.
Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Rock Island,
Louisa and Muscatine Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
The next statement will be issued by this afternoon at 1230 PM CDT.
&&
IAZ042-054-ILZ001-171630-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.A.0015.260423T0600Z-000000T0000Z/
/DBQI4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1130 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Dubuque.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water affects homes in Shore Acres in East
Dubuque.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.6 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Thursday, April 23.
- Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
&&
LAT...LON 4254 9060 4235 9039 4228 9046 4247 9068
4253 9068
$$
08
Flood Watch...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
756 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
MIZ056>059-064>067-071>074-170600-
/O.CON.KGRR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260417T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-
Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Kalamazoo, Charlotte, St. Johns, Grand
Rapids, Jenison, Holland, Ionia, South Haven, Battle Creek,
Jackson, Grand Haven, Lansing, and Hastings
756 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan,
including the following counties, in south central Michigan,
Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Jackson. In southwest
Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa and Van Buren.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Saturated soils and additional rounds of rainfall continue to
create the possibility for additional flooding to develop.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
&&
$$
Thomas
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
940 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Indiana...
Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties.
For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
&&
INZ001-010-162045-
/O.CON.KLOT.FL.A.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/SLBI3.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
940 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to
IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along
Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and
Island Boulevard near Shelby.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4122 8756 4128 8728 4117 8725 4111 8753
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
932 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle
zones.
For the Illinois River (Upper)...including La Salle...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 Thursday afternoon.
&&
ILZ017>019-162045-
/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.A.0012.000000T0000Z-260420T1200Z/
/LSLI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
932 PM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream
to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural areas in La Salle, Spring
Valley, and Peru are inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4131 8940 4135 8933 4137 8898 4128 8899
4128 8929
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
1134 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-171645-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
1134 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 /1234 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Limited Fog Risk.
DISCUSSION...
An isolated thunderstorm or two is possible through early to
mid afternoon. No severe weather is expected.
Some dense fog is possible tonight, particularly closer to Lake
Michigan.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 3 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Elevated Flooding Risk.
Late Saturday night into Sunday morning...
Elevated Frost and Freeze Risk.
DISCUSSION...
A line of thunderstorms is expected to move across the area late
Friday afternoon through Friday night, some of which could be
severe, especially near and west of Interstate-39.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.
GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:
Moving toward the east at 25 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
1134 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
LMZ740>745-171645-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
1134 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Elevated Fog Risk.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Friday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Limited Fog Risk.
Saturday through Tuesday...
Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely.
$$
- Izzi
Visit us at www.weather.gov/chicago
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
756 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-171200-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
756 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026 /656 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a chance for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Severe
storms are not expected.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There are additional chances for thunderstorms Friday night into
Saturday. Isolated severe storms are possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
756 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
LMZ043-046-171200-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
756 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms today with gusty winds and small hail as the
main threat.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There are chances for thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday
morning.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
617 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-171130-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
617 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Dense fog continues for the whole lake through today and
potentially through tonight. Thunderstorms may be possible over
the southern end of the lake this morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Chances for thunderstorms return for Friday, with some strong to
severe storms possible for the evening.
Fog may continue into Friday.
$$
www.weather.gov/mkx
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
617 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
LMZ643>646-171130-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
617 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Dense fog continues for the whole nearhsore through today and
perhaps into tonight. Thunderstorms may be possible over the
southern half of the lake this morning perhaps lingering into part
of the day today.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Chances for thunderstorms return for Friday, with some strong to
severe storms possible for the evening.
Fog may continue into Friday.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
617 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-171130-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
617 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered showers and storms remain possible through noon. A
Flood Watch remains in effect for inland Wisconsin until 7 AM and
over southeast Wisconsin until 1 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Additional windows for heavy rainfall, flooding, and severe
thunderstorms Friday afternoon into Friday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter reports of flooding this morning are appreciated. Spotter
activation will be needed again on Friday for severe weather.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
338 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-087>089-098-099-ILZ001-002-007-
009-015>018-024>026-034-035-MOZ009-010-170845-
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
338 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
Area rivers are experiencing flooding. Please see the
latest Flood Statements and Flood Warnings for details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather area-
wide for Friday afternoon into Friday night. Damaging winds and
tornadoes are the primary threats. Localized flash flooding is
also possible.
Much colder air will bring the potential for frost and freeze
conditions to parts of the area Saturday night and Sunday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
LMZ844>849-171000-
St Joseph to South Haven MI-South Haven to Holland MI-
Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for the nearshore waters from
St Joseph to Manistee.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Thunderstorms are possible this morning. Dense fog reducing
visibilities to a mile or less will continue through tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Thunderstorms will be possible Friday night into Saturday. Small
Craft Advisory conditions are likely Friday night through the
weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-171000-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Non-severe thunderstorms will be possible this morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed.
$$
