Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:24AM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 8:24am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is expected.
* WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to
Millington, including the Montgomery gauge.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 13.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain nearly steady at
around 13.5 feet until at least early next week.
- 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