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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
1104 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Watch for the following rivers in Illinois...
Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL,
Kane and McHenry Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 48 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 48 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but
not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along
rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest
forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and
water.weather.gov
The next statement is expected by late tonight.
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1104 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in
St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge.
* WHEN...From late Friday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Boathouses threatened along the river in
Cary.
At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south
of Algonquin.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CST Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river may crest near flood stage on Saturday.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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LAT...LON 4238 8829 4234 8818 4223 8813 4194 8827
4195 8838 4219 8830
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