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”...
4/17/2024: PRESS RELEASE ZONES B&C OPEN TO FULL BOATING / ZONE A NO WAKE
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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...
4/7/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
Fox River Status Update April 7th, 2024 *This Update is based on the current forecast and will be adjusted based on future forecasts and rainfall. Summary Based on the current forecast, inflows are continuing to drop (Figure 1). The lakes are predicted to crest at...
Sand Bag Sites Available & Fox River/Chain of Lakes Flood Reporting
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4/5/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
Summary: Based on the current forecast, inflows are at the peak (Figure 1). The lakes are predicted to crest at approximately 5.78’ (Figure 2); the Lower River is still forecasted to peak at approximately 5.15’ for the McHenry Tailwater gage (Figure 3), later in the...
PRESS RELEASE: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY IDNR ISSUED CLOSURE OF ZONE A (LOWER RIVER) & ZONE B (UPPER RIVER)
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4/4/2024: PRESS RELEASE: EFFECTIVE AT 5PM, ZONES B & C NO WAKE
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4/4/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
Summary This update is being released due to a possible issue with the readings at the Fox Lake gage. The current forecast uses the gage reading for Nippersink Lake. This has resulted in an increase to predicted lake levels. Inflows are still forecasted to peak on...