Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Aurora, IL ∙ Bristol, IL ∙ Batavia, IL ∙ North Aurora, IL ∙ Yorkville, IL ∙ Saint Charles, IL ∙ Montgomery, IL ∙ Millbrook, IL ∙ Oswego, IL ∙ Mooseheart, IL

Headline

...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 Lake IL, Kane and McHenry Counties.
For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Moderate flooding is forecast.
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 Friday afternoon.
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Full Alert Message

Flood Statement National Weather Service Chicago IL 944 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 ...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 Lake IL, Kane and McHenry Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Moderate flooding is forecast. 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 Friday afternoon. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 Friday afternoon. * 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 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 13.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Thursday was 13.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain near flood stage through Friday afternoon. - 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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