Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:11PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 19, 2026 - 6:11pm
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties.
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry,
Kane and Lake IL Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue.
* 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 12.0 feet, Structures threatened along River Street,
Johnson Street, and Maiden Lane in East Dundee. North Harrison
Street threatened near Riverside Park in Algonquin. Washington
Street threatened in Carpentersville. Water Street, Edwards
Avenue, and Elgin Avenue threatened in East Dundee. Bayview Road
threatened in Elgin. Low-lying areas of Festival Park are
threatened in Elgin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually rising
through the week, and may approach Major flood stage toward
the end of the week.
- 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation
as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over
the next 24 to 48 hours.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.
Area Description:
Kane, IL; Lake, IL; McHenry, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: