Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:44AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM 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,
McHenry and Kane 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 Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Structures threatened along Fox River
Drive in East Dundee. Parking lots threatened in downtown West
Dundee. Low-lying sections of Cornish Park are inundated in
Algonquin. Low-lying sections of Trout Park inundated north of
Elgin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall.
- 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 la klo 17:44 - ti klo 15:00
