Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:09AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL,
Kane and McHenry Counties.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam
tailwater...Minor flooding is forecasted.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring 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 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are
threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields are inundated at
Judson College in Elgin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to hover between 9.7 and 9.9
feet through this weekend before gradually falling early next
week.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 17:09 - pe klo 11:15
