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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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