Severe Flood

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:46AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Kane, IL; Lake, IL; McHenry, IL Source: NOAA / NWS

Details

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane,
McHenry and Lake IL Counties.

For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam
tailwater...Minor flooding is occurring.

* 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 Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee.
Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 9.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain just above flood
stage before falling below on Tuesday.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommendations

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.