4/25/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary This is being released due to the lock opening on Wednesday of next week. There is currently between 1.0”-1.25” of precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Based on the current forecast, inflows will peak on May 1st (Figure 1). The lakes are...

4/17/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary The current forecast shows the recent rainfall had little impact to overall inflows (Figure 1). It appears that the heaviest rain was limited to the Chain of Lakes area, with lower amounts further upstream. Currently the watershed is forecasted to receive 0.2”...

4/12/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary The current forecast shows inflows continuing to drop over the next 7 days (Figure 1). Currently the watershed is forecasted to receive between 0.5”-1.0’ of rain over the next 7 days (Figure 4). Water levels are predicted to continue dropping (Figures 2 &...

4/10/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary The current forecast finally has outflows exceeding inflows, despite fluctuating over the next 7 days due to the anticipated rainfall (Figure 1). Currently the watershed is forecasted to receive between 1.0”-1.25’ of rain over the next 7 days (Figure 4). Water...