Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, Lake
IL and McHenry Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to
Millington, including the Montgomery gauge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and
Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is
threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river has begun cresting around 13.5
feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 13.5 feet
today and then begin slowly falling. The river is expected to
remain near flood stage for the next several days.
- Flood stage is 13.5 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 late tonight.
Area Description:
Kane, IL; Kendall, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov