Flood Warning issued April 15 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL,
McHenry and Kane Counties.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam
tailwater...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* 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 11.5 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 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 11.3 feet Tuesday
evening.
- 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 Thursday afternoon.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 5:28 - to klo 23:30
