Flood Warning issued April 27 at 12:10PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
...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,
Lake IL 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 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 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The river has been falling slowly over the
last few days.
- Forecast...The rate of fall may slow over the next few days
due to forecasted rainfall.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by Tuesday morning.
Varoitus voimassa ma klo 20:10 - ti klo 14:15
