Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 8:57PM CDT until May 5 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 30, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...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...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate 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 early Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Structures threatened near Elgin Avenue
and Corey Street south of East Dundee. Lincoln Avenue threatened
in West Dundee. Filip Street and Fox River Drive threatened in
Algonquin. Fox River Trail threatened south of downtown Elgin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall.
- 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 Friday afternoon.
Area Description:
Kane, IL; Lake, IL; McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov