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),...

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Fox River Status Update For June 15th, 2023

Dear Chain O' Lakes and Fox River users, Drought conditions continue to worsen across the area due to continued dry weather. Soil moisture and river levels are now much below average at many locations, with some area rivers near the lowest level recorded for mid-June...

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Extended Precipitation Forecast

The following information was received from the IDNR Office of Water Resources. It does not appear that there will be any relief from the dry conditions in the near future.  

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