Thursday, March 2, 2023

Flood Watch for McHenry Co., IL until 6:00 PM CST 11/29

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Chicago IL
719 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois...

Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry,
Lake IL and Kane Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/Chicago and
water.weather.gov

The next statement is expected by Friday morning.

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719 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS 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 6:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached based on the latest
forecast information.
- 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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