Flood Watch

FROM: NWS Chicago IL
AREA: Lake; Northern Cook
SENT: 2026-04-06T10:24:00-05:00

Flood Watch issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 10 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

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

…The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois…

Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and
Lake IL zones.

For the Fox River (Illinois)…including Algonquin Lock & Dam
tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton…flooding is possible.

* WHAT…Flooding is possible.

* WHERE…Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville
downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the
Lincolnshire gauge.

* WHEN…From Tuesday afternoon to Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest
Preserve are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.9 feet.
– Forecast…Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow
afternoon.
– Flood stage is 12.5 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-04-07T04:30:00-05:00