Thursday, October 3, 2019

River Levels Rise to Dangerous Levels

Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories continue to be in place this morning for the Pecatonica, Rock and Kishwaukee Rivers 'until further notice' across northern Illinois. Following the heavy rain overnight Tuesday and Wednesday, river levels experienced a rapid increase, pushing many areas into the moderate flood stage.


Right now the Pecatonica River in both Freeport and Shirland is in moderate flood stage, and is forecast to crest early next week. The Pecatonica is forecast to remain in moderate flood stage into next week. As we turn our attention to the Rock River, areas near Rockton and Latham Park were still in minor flood stage this morning. However, both are on track to climb into moderate flood stage by this afternoon. Runoff from all the recent rainfall will continue to cause river levels to rise over the weekend. If you live around any of these areas, there is a high chance for water to flood certain roadways. Do not try and drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around-don't drown and find a different route to your destination. Pay attention to any directions given by local officials and emergency managers.

Thankfully, dry weather will pop up a lot more going into next week. The rest of today and Friday look to be dry, with the sky clearing out to sunny by Friday. Fall temperatures will be in full force - we’ll see highs in the 60s this afternoon, then only the 50s by Friday. A low pressure system is expected to bring more rain to the Stateline late Friday night into Saturday. Showers start up in the morning, then chances do continue through the rest of the day. Rain during the afternoon may be moderate at times, so hefty rain totals are possible. Dry weather and temperatures in the 60s resume on Sunday, and could last through the middle of next week. This should help improve the flooded rivers by late next week.




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