Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 7:26pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
...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 forecast.
* 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...Until further notice.
* 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 9.4 feet.
- Forecast...Due to rainfall tonight and Wednesday, the river
is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and remain
in flood for several days.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kane, IL; Lake, IL; McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov