Flood Advisory — Winnebago County, Illinois
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 9:32AM CDT until August 11 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Boone County in north central Illinois... De Kalb County in north central Illinois... Northern La Salle County in north central Illinois... Lee County in north central Illinois... Ogle County in north central Illinois... Southern Winnebago County in north central Illinois... * WHEN...Until 130 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 931 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated a line of intense thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour moving through the area. Localized flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas will occur shortly after the onset of rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rockford, DeKalb, Belvidere, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Ottawa, Sycamore, Dixon, Rochelle, Sandwich, Mendota, Poplar Grove, Genoa, Byron, Oregon, Mount Morris, Amboy, Polo a
Effective August 11, 2026 at 10:32 AM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Chicago IL
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Winnebago County, Illinois?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Winnebago County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Boone County, La Salle County, De Kalb County, Lee County, Ogle County.