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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
133 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

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Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-La
Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern
Cook-Northern Will-Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-
Including the cities of Downers Grove, Sycamore, Plano, Kankakee,
Minooka, Schaumburg, Dixon, Oak Lawn, Calumet City, Valparaiso,
Bolingbrook, Bourbonnais, Oak Forest, Yorkville, Gurnee, Buffalo
Grove, Chicago, Manhattan, Carol Stream, Belvidere, Lombard, La
Salle, Palatine, Merrillville, Crete, Hammond, Elgin, DeKalb,
Chesterton, Cicero, Plainfield, La Grange, Naperville, Wheaton,
Portage, Bradley, Mendota, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Channahon, Lemont,
Morris, Park Forest, Woodstock, Joliet, Mokena, Byron, Coal City,
Rochelle, Gary, Peotone, Mundelein, Rockford, Marseilles, Oregon,
Ottawa, Waukegan, Des Plaines, Streator, Wilmington, Beecher,
Evanston, Algonquin, Northbrook, Orland Park, Aurora, Oswego, and Oak
Park
133 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone,
  Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane,
  Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, McHenry, Northern Cook,
  Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and
  northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and
  Porter.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
  may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be
  flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded. Basement flooding may
  occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through midday.
    Swaths of torrential rain with 2 inch per hour rainfall rates, or
    higher are likely to occur within the watch area and may result
    in areas of flash flooding and cause rapid rises on area rivers,
    creeks, and streams.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is
possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash
flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area
rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1006 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Flood Watch
for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Du Page River at Shorewood affecting Southern Will and Northern
  Will zones.

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 Sunday afternoon.

&&

ILZ106-107-202115-
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/SORI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1006 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Du Page River from IL-59 in Plainfield downstream to
  confluence with Des Plaines River, including the Shorewood gauge.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Clark Drive threatened in Shorewood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.6 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4157 8823 4159 8818 4155 8816 4141 8820
      4141 8826 4153 8822

$$

Petr

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Northern Cook and
  Central Cook zones.

  Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Central Cook zone.

  Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake
  IL zones.

.The combination of heavy rain this morning and expected additional
thunderstorms with heavy rain tonight may lead to river flooding
along the Des Plaines River basin as early as Sunday morning. The
heavy rain tonight is expected to occur along a roughly west to east
axis across northern Illinois, though the exact location across the
river basin remains uncertain. Flooding severity may be higher or
lower over the basin depending on the ultimate placement of the
highest rainfall tonight.

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 Sunday afternoon.

&&

ILZ006-202115-
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/RUSI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41
  in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge.

* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Sunday evening.
  - 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 Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Northern Cook and
  Central Cook zones.

  Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Central Cook zone.

  Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake
  IL zones.

.The combination of heavy rain this morning and expected additional
thunderstorms with heavy rain tonight may lead to river flooding
along the Des Plaines River basin as early as Sunday morning. The
heavy rain tonight is expected to occur along a roughly west to east
axis across northern Illinois, though the exact location across the
river basin remains uncertain. Flooding severity may be higher or
lower over the basin depending on the ultimate placement of the
highest rainfall tonight.

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 Sunday afternoon.

&&

ILZ006-202115-
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1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to
  Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.6 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4239 8796 4239 8787 4230 8791 4224 8788
      4224 8797 4230 8800

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Northern Cook and
  Central Cook zones.

  Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Central Cook zone.

  Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake
  IL zones.

.The combination of heavy rain this morning and expected additional
thunderstorms with heavy rain tonight may lead to river flooding
along the Des Plaines River basin as early as Sunday morning. The
heavy rain tonight is expected to occur along a roughly west to east
axis across northern Illinois, though the exact location across the
river basin remains uncertain. Flooding severity may be higher or
lower over the basin depending on the ultimate placement of the
highest rainfall tonight.

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 Sunday afternoon.

&&

ILZ006-103-202115-
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/LDRI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
  downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
  Lincolnshire gauge.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.3 feet.
  - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few
    days. The river may reach flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4224 8797 4224 8788 4212 8784 4212 8794

$$

Petr

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Northern Cook and
  Central Cook zones.

  Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Central Cook zone.

  Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake
  IL zones.

.The combination of heavy rain this morning and expected additional
thunderstorms with heavy rain tonight may lead to river flooding
along the Des Plaines River basin as early as Sunday morning. The
heavy rain tonight is expected to occur along a roughly west to east
axis across northern Illinois, though the exact location across the
river basin remains uncertain. Flooding severity may be higher or
lower over the basin depending on the ultimate placement of the
highest rainfall tonight.

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 Sunday afternoon.

&&

ILZ103-104-202115-
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/DSPI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights
  downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des
  Plaines gauge.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Sunday evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4212 8794 4212 8784 4197 8780 4196 8790

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Northern Cook and
  Central Cook zones.

  Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL zone.

  Des Plaines River at Riverside affecting Central Cook zone.

  Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake
  IL zones.

.The combination of heavy rain this morning and expected additional
thunderstorms with heavy rain tonight may lead to river flooding
along the Des Plaines River basin as early as Sunday morning. The
heavy rain tonight is expected to occur along a roughly west to east
axis across northern Illinois, though the exact location across the
river basin remains uncertain. Flooding severity may be higher or
lower over the basin depending on the ultimate placement of the
highest rainfall tonight.

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 Sunday afternoon.

&&

ILZ104-202115-
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/RVRI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1003 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Des Plaines River from Roosevelt Road in Forest Park
  downstream to Hodgkins, including the Riverside gauge.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning to Tuesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.6 feet.
  - Forecast...Rises on the river are possible over the next few
    days. The river may reach flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 7.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4186 8787 4187 8777 4183 8776 4174 8780
      4178 8791 4184 8786

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
144 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

IAZ040>042-051>054-063>068-076>078-ILZ001-002-007-009-015>018-024-
201800-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Buchanan-Delaware-Dubuque-Benton-Linn-Jones-Jackson-Iowa-Johnson-
Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jo Daviess-
Stephenson-Carroll-Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-
Mercer-
Including the cities of Manchester, Muscatine, Washington, Rock
Island, Moline, Independence, Wapello, Sigourney, Mount Carroll, Iowa
City, Galena, Cedar Rapids, Freeport, Maquoketa, Geneseo, Princeton,
Marengo, Tipton, Vinton, Bettendorf, Anamosa, Hennepin, Sterling,
Aledo, Davenport, Dubuque, and Clinton
144 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas,
  Bureau, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Mercer, Putnam, Rock Island,
  Stephenson and Whiteside and Iowa, including the following areas,
  Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Iowa, Jackson,
  Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott and
  Washington.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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...
  - Widespread showers and storms will continue to move across the
    watch area through at least late Sunday morning. These storms
    will be capable of rainfall rates between 1 to 2 inches per hour.
    Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are likely in the hardest hit
    areas, with the potential for localized areas of 4 to 5 inches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flash
Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be
prepared to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

12

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
241 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

INZ005>009-012-014-015-017-018-023>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>080-177-277-OHZ015-024-201800-
/O.EXT.KIWX.FA.A.0011.000000T0000Z-260920T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Marshall-Fulton IN-
Whitley-Allen 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-Northern Berrien-Southern
Berrien-Paulding-Van Wert-
241 AM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026 /141 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2026/

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following
  areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, De Kalb, Eastern St. Joseph IN,
  Elkhart, Fulton IN, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Lagrange, Marshall,
  Miami, Noble, Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, Southern
  Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells,
  Western St. Joseph IN and Whitley, southwest Michigan, including
  the following areas, Branch, Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern
  Berrien and St. Joseph MI, and northwest Ohio, including the
  following areas, Paulding and Van Wert.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
  in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of rain and thunderstorms are expected today. Swaths of
    torrential rain with 2 inch per hour rainfall rates are possible
    and may result in flash flooding.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

Steinwedel

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1012 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...

  Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine
  and Rock Island zones.

  Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Rock
  Island and Louisa Counties.

  Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
  Counties.

  Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
  Henderson Counties.

  Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
  Louisa and Mercer Counties.

  Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
  Island zones.

  Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines,
  Henderson and Lee Counties.

  Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
  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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening.

&&

IAZ067-068-ILZ015-210315-
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/RCKI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1012 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING TO THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15.

* WHEN...From Monday evening to Thursday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Monday evening.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4146 9086 4156 9046 4152 9043 4143 9066
      4141 9085

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1012 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...

  Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine
  and Rock Island zones.

  Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Rock
  Island and Louisa Counties.

  Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
  Counties.

  Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
  Henderson Counties.

  Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
  Louisa and Mercer Counties.

  Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
  Island zones.

  Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines,
  Henderson and Lee Counties.

  Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
  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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening.

&&

IAZ067-078-ILZ015-024-210315-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.A.0049.260922T0600Z-260925T0800Z/
/MUSI4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1012 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT TO LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Muscatine.

* WHEN...From late Monday night to late Thursday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4141 9108 4144 9103 4140 9102 4124 9108
      4124 9114

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1012 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Iowa...Missouri...

  Mississippi River at Rock Island LD15 affecting Scott, Muscatine
  and Rock Island zones.

  Mississippi River at Muscatine affecting Mercer, Muscatine, Rock
  Island and Louisa Counties.

  Mississippi River at New Boston LD17 affecting Mercer and Louisa
  Counties.

  Mississippi River at Gladstone LD18 affecting Des Moines and
  Henderson Counties.

  Mississippi River at Keithsburg affecting Henderson, Des Moines,
  Louisa and Mercer Counties.

  Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16 affecting Muscatine and Rock
  Island zones.

  Mississippi River at Burlington affecting Hancock, Des Moines,
  Henderson and Lee Counties.

  Mississippi River at Gregory Landing affecting Hancock and Clark
  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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening.

&&

IAZ067-ILZ015-210315-
/O.NEW.KDVN.FL.A.0053.260922T1424Z-260924T2300Z/
/ILNI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1012 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING TO THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Ill. City LD16.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning to Thursday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.6 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Tuesday morning.
  - Flood stage is 15.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4144 9103 4146 9086 4141 9085 4140 9102

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1011 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

WIZ062>072-201200-
/O.CON.KMKX.FA.A.0007.000000T0000Z-260920T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-
Racine-Kenosha-
Including the cities of Argyle, Muskego, Racine, Delavan,
Blanchardville, Madison, Darlington, Menomonee Falls, Watertown,
Brodhead, Monroe, Waukesha, Shullsburg, Fort Atkinson, East Troy,
Milwaukee, Kenosha, Mineral Point, Beloit, Benton, Jefferson,
Belmont, Whitewater, Lake Geneva, Dodgeville, New Berlin, Brookfield,
Barneveld, Elkhorn, and Janesville
1011 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin,
  including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Dane,
  Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson,
  Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - There remains the potential for an additional 1 to 1.5 inches of
    precipitation overnight near the Wisconsin and Illinois border on
    already saturated ground.
  - 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.

&&

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
912 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
  IL zones.

  Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones.

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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening.

&&

ILZ009-015-016-210215-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.A.0044.260921T1017Z-260925T1400Z/
/JOSI2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT TO FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Rock River near Joslin.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night to Friday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.9 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4152 9032 4169 9002 4163 8999 4148 9027

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
912 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois...

  Rock River near Joslin affecting Rock Island, Whiteside and Henry
  IL zones.

  Rock River at Moline affecting Rock Island and Henry IL zones.

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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

The next statement will be issued by Sunday evening.

&&

ILZ015-016-210215-
/O.EXT.KDVN.FL.A.0045.260921T2136Z-260925T2000Z/
/MLII2.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
912 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Rock River at Moline.

* WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Friday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.9 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Monday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 4148 9061 4152 9032 4148 9027 4144 9043
      4145 9064

$$

08

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
836 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...

  Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM CDT.

&&

WIZ068-200945-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.A.0023.260920T2230Z-260923T1600Z/
/MTNW3.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
836 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Pecatonica River at Martintown.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.4 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 13.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4268 8991 4268 8981 4263 8980 4251 8972
      4251 8988 4260 8993

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
830 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...
Illinois...

  Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake
  Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 430 AM CDT.

&&

ILZ006-WIZ072-200930-
/O.CON.KMKX.FL.A.0024.260920T2254Z-260925T0000Z/
/NMSW3.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
830 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON TO THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster.

* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon to Thursday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 8.3 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached tomorrow afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4262 8830 4262 8817 4255 8814 4246 8814
      4246 8822 4255 8824

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1227 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...

  Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
  Counties.

  Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County.

  Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.

  Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green
  Counties.

  Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock County.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.

&&

ILZ003-WIZ068-069-200130-
/O.NEW.KMKX.FL.A.0020.260920T0810Z-260923T0200Z/
/BROW3.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1227 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Sugar River at Brodhead.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 1.7 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight.
  - Flood stage is 5.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4263 8944 4266 8937 4257 8932 4248 8919
      4241 8921 4249 8938

$$

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1227 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...Wisconsin...

  Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha
  Counties.

  Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County.

  Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County.

  Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County.

  Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green
  Counties.

  Turtle Creek Near Clinton affecting Rock County.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.

&&

WIZ069-200130-
/O.NEW.KMKX.FL.A.0021.260920T0824Z-260921T2000Z/
/CLIW3.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1227 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Turtle Creek near Clinton.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 4.8 feet.
  - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tonight.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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

$$

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