...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL,
Kane and McHenry Counties.
WHAT: Moderate flooding is occurring and is 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 11.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall over the
next several days, but will remain above flood stage through
this week.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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 Monday afternoon.