Active AlertsRiver Glen, Vernon Hills, IL

Flood Warning

Issued at Tue 9:29 PM Apr. 7
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinoi
S: Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and 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: Until early Saturday afternoon.
Impacts: At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7 feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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 Wednesday afternoon.

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