Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Aurora, IL ∙ Oswego, IL ∙ Mooseheart, IL ∙ Montgomery, IL ∙ Geneva, IL ∙ Boulder Hill, IL ∙ Bristol, IL ∙ Batavia, IL ∙ North Aurora, IL ∙ Yorkville, IL

Headline

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois...
Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, Lake IL and McHenry Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 1219 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, Lake IL and McHenry Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The river has begun cresting around 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 13.5 feet today and then begin slowly falling. The river is expected to remain near flood stage for the next several days. - Flood stage is 13.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood && LAT...LON 4195 8838 4194 8827 4169 8826 4154 8860 4163 8860 4173 8838

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