Chicagoans can expect more April showers this week as river levels across the state remain high
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By Tess Kenny
Published on April 21, 2026.
After days of intense weather, Chicagoans are expected to see more April showers this week, with the National Weather Service predicting a line of showers and thunderstorms primarily occurring before 5 p.m. by the evening. The next potential storm is expected to occur on Thursday night. This comes as water levels in area rivers continue to rise following severe weather events. The weather officials are monitoring how the rain will affect the area's waterways, which are on a downward trend but many remain at flood stage.
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