Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:17AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:17am
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties.
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL,
Kane and McHenry Counties.
* WHAT...Minor 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 further notice.
* 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.
At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive in
Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBridge Street in
Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River
Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in
Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM CDT Friday was 10.5 feet. The river
climbed to moderate flood stage this morning.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 11.5 feet
early next week.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
11.8 feet on 05/23/2020.
- 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; Lake, IL; McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: