4/3/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

SUMMARY: This update is being released to inform everyone that if preparations need to be made for the elevated water levels, it would be wise to do so. Inflows are still forecasted to peak on Friday at over 6000 cubic feet per second (Figure 1). The Fox Lake gage is...

4/2/2024: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

SUMMARY: This update is being released due to the updated inflows forecasted from the National Weather Service. Inflows are now forecasted to peak on Friday at over 6300 cubic feet per second (Figure 1). The Fox Lake gage is predicted to crest at approximately 5.40’...

FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary: This update is being released due to the recent rainfall and increased inflows forecasted from the National Weather Service. Currently inflows are forecasted to peak on Thursday at over 4300 cubic feet per second (Figure 1). The Fox Lake gage is predicted to...

7/14/2023: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Summary There is currently 1-1.5” of rain forecasted for the Lakes during the next seven days. Based on the 7 Day Inflow forecast, this will have very little impact on the water levels in the system. “Severe Drought” conditions now encompass the watershed (Figure 5),...