Friday, March 3, 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
808 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

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

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

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808 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT 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 tonight until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along
Grove Street in Valley View, along River Shore Drive in Cary, and
along Riverview Drive and Holiday Drive in Holiday Hills.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CST Friday the stage was 9.1 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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