Active AlertsLily Lake, IL

The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Lake IL and Kane Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge.
When: From Tuesday afternoon to Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday afternoon to a crest of 9.7 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. 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 Tuesday afternoon.