Active AlertsRoyal Fox Golf Club, IL
Flood Warning
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. For the Fox River (Illinois)including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwaterMinor flooding is forecasted.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
Where: Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge.
When: Until Saturday evening.
Impacts: At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary.
Additional Details: - At 8:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise crest near 9.7 ft this afternoon. The river will then begin falling and fall below flood stage 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 late tonight.