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River Flood Watch
Issued: 6:16 AM Apr. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kishwaukee River from Confluence with South Branch Kishwaukee River downstream to the Rock River, including the Perryville gauge. * WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water overtops low-lying banks in Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve and in south Rockford near Chicago Rockford International Airport. Trails threatened at Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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